Background
Emily Sophia Tanner was born to Nathan Tanner and his wife, Rachel Winter Smith.
Emily Sophia Tanner was born to Nathan Tanner and his wife, Rachel Winter Smith.
Nathan Tanner had been part of Zion"s Camp and Emily Richard"s grandfather John Tanner had been a key financier of the building of the Kirtland Temple. They were the parents of five children. With their endorsement this was done, and it was officially organized in January 1889.
In 1896, she was an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention for Utah.
In 1920, Richards was involved in organization of the Utah chapter of the League of Women Voters.