Rulon C. Allred
American polygamist (1906–1977)
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Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was an American homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the leader of what is now the Apostolic United Brethren, a breakaway sect of polygamous Mormon fundamentalists in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, United States. He was murdered by Rena Chynoweth on the orders of Ervil LeBaron, the head of a rival polygamous sect.[citation needed]
Called byJoseph White Musser
PredecessorJoseph White Musser
SuccessorOwen A. Allred (AUB)
Gerald Peterson (Righteous Branch)
Gerald Peterson (Righteous Branch)
Called byJoseph White Musser
| Rulon Clark Allred | |
|---|---|
Allred in 1975 | |
| President of the Priesthood of the Apostolic United Brethren[1] | |
| March 29, 1954 – May 10, 1977 | |
| Called by | Joseph White Musser |
| Predecessor | Joseph White Musser |
| Successor | Owen A. Allred (AUB) Gerald Peterson (Righteous Branch) |
| First Counselor to the President of the Priesthood[1] | |
| September 18, 1950 – 1954 | |
| Called by | Joseph White Musser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1906 Colonia Dublán, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Died | May 10, 1977 (aged 71) Murray, Utah, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Homicide |
| Resting place | Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery 40.741°N 111.823°W |
| Occupation | homeopath chiropractor |
| Spouse(s) | 18 |
| Children | At least 48 |