David Oman McKay, (1873-1970), was ninth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1951-1970), and previously a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (1906-1934) and a counselor in the First Presidency of the Church (1934-1970). He is remembered for his forward-looking Church leadership in a time of increasing international expansion, his contributions to education, his humanitarianism, his participation in Utah's civic affairs, and his practical wisdom and advice with respect to achieving a happy life.
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Mission to Scotland 1897-1899
President of European Mission 1922-1924
1873
Hunstville, Utah
1970
Mission to Scotland 1897-1899
When he was young, David had an unquenchable appetite for learning that seemed to foreshadow a career in education. He read and memorized passages from much of the world's great literature, and in later years his sermons and writings were filled with quotations from such literature. After graduating from the Church's Weber Stake Academy in Ogden. A year later he enrolled in the University of Utah and when he graduated in June 1897 he was class president and valedictorian.
Was principal of the community school in Huntsville and after his mission he accepted a teaching position at Weber Stake Academy and was appointed principal three years later.