John Milton Bernhisel (June 23 1799 – September 28 1881) was an American physician politician and early member of the Latter-day Saint movement. He was a close friend and companion to both Joseph Smith Jr. and Brigham Young. Bernhisel was the original delegate of the Utah Territory in the United States House of Representatives (1851–1859 1861–1863) and acted as a member of the Council of Fifty of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
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1859-03-03, 1863-03-03
active years start date
1851-03-04, 1861-03-04
alma mater
University of Pennsylvania
birth date
1799-06-23
birth place
Tyrone Township Perry County Pennsylvania
death date
1881-09-28
death place
Salt Lake City
office
Delegate to U.S. House of Representatives from Utah
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