Robert T. Burton
| Robert T. Burton | |
|---|---|
| First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric | |
| 5 October 1884 – 11 November 1907 | |
| Called by | William B. Preston |
| Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric | |
| 9 October 1874 – 16 October 1883 | |
| Called by | Edward Hunter |
| End reason | Death of Edward Hunter |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Unit | Nauvoo Legion
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| Commands held | First Regiment of Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Utah War Morrisite War |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Taylor Burton 25 October 1821 Amherstburg, Upper Canada |
| Died | 11 November 1907 (aged 86) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Susan Haven Susan Ellen McBride Sarah Anna Garr |
| Children | 27 |
| Parents | Samuel Burton Hannah Shipley |
| Signature | |
Robert Taylor Burton (25 October 1821 – 11 November 1907) was a member of the presiding bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1874 until his death. He was also one of the principal officers in the Nauvoo Legion during its Utah reconstitution (including during the Utah War) and led the territorial militia against the Morrisites during the 1862 Moriste War.