John Milton Bernhisel
| John Milton Bernhisel | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large congressional district | |
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In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1859 |
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| Succeeded by | William H. Hooper |
| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large congressional district | |
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In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Hooper |
| Succeeded by | John F. Kinney |
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June 23, 1799 Tyrone Township Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 28, 1881 (aged 82) Salt Lake City Utah |
| Resting place |
Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Doctor |
John Milton Bernhisel (born John Martin Bernheisel) (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 and Brigham Young. Bernhisel was the original delegate of the Utah Territory in the United States House of Representatives (1851–59, 1861–63) and acted as a member of the Council of Fifty of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Bernhisel was born at Sandy Hill, Tyrone Township, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His name at birth was John Martin Bernheisel, which he changed as an adult. He graduated in medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1827, and began practicing medicine in New York City. After becoming affiliated with the Latter Day Saint movement, he moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1843. Bernhisel served as the personal physician to Joseph Smith, and lived in his home. He delivered some of Emma Smith's children.
In June 1844, Bernhisel accompanied Joseph Smith to the Carthage Jail and spent some time with Smith and his brother Hyrum in the jail, but Bernhisel was not present at the time of Joseph Smith's death at the hands of a mob.
After Smith's death, Bernhisel followed Brigham Young and moved west with the majority of the Latter-day Saints. He settled in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, in 1848 and continued the practice of medicine.
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