Thomas J. Yates

Thomas J. Yates (November 13, 1870 – February 8, 1958) was the first seminary teacher in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). In 1912, the first released-time seminary classes met in a building adjacent to Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Thomas J. Yates

Thomas J. Yates (November 13, 1870 – February 8, 1958) was the first seminary teacher in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). In 1912, the first released-time seminary classes met in a building adjacent to Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.