Reynolds Cahoon

Reynolds Cahoon (April 30, 1790 – April 29, 1861) was an early leader in Latter Day Saint movement and later, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was one of the inaugural members of the Council of Fifty, organized by Joseph Smith Jr in 1844.

Early life Cahoon was born on April 30, 1790, to William Cahoon and Mehitabel Hodge Cahoon in Cambridge, New York. He married Thirza Stiles (1789-1866) on December 11, 1810, in Newport, New York. The following year, Cahoon moved to Harpersfield, Ohio. He then served in the War of 1812. Cahoon and Stiles had four daughters.

Latter Day Saint movement Cahoon was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by Parley P. Pratt on October 11, 1830. On March 11, 1844, Cahoon was appointed to the Council of Fifty, In 1848, Cahoon traveled west to Utah Territory, serving as captain of the 6th company of Mormon pioneers. He settled in Murray, Utah.