Rulon Jeffs

Rulon Jeffs was the president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints(FLDS). As a believer of Mormon fundamentalism, Jeffs opted for polygamy and had a shocking number of wives. Similarly, the late president of FLDS is known for his infamous sons, Warren Jeffs and Lyle Jeffs.

When Jon Krakauer’s book, ‘Under the Banner of Heaven' was released, it exposed the life of the FLDS church members. In this article, let's explore Rulon's life as a polygamist and the president of FLDS.

Insight Rulon Jeffs Polygamy Marriage

Rulon Jeffs, the president of FLDS supported polygamy and is reported to have over 60 wives. As the state of Utah or Arizona does not support polygamy marriage, one of his many wives is his legal partner. Meanwhile, others were referred to as spiritual wife and they often stayed single with children in the eyes of the law.

Jeffs's wife's age ranged from teenager to old. Following his demise, many of his widows except for two, were married to his son, Warren Jeffs. One of Rulon's wives who did not marry Warren was prohibited from ever marrying again.

In FLDS, Rulon also received wives as birthday gifts. Later, some of them collected courage and cut themselves from the faith. They also talked about the sexual harassment and abuse at FLDS at the hands of Jeff and his son.

Why Jeffs Married Many Wives?

Jeffs married many wives as he believed in the faith. He was introduced to the fundamental form of faith via Truth Magazine. In this, there is a belief that, many wives the more closer to heaven. Similarly, the wife's prime objective was to obey and satisfy their husband.

Rulon Jeffs Wives In Order

While some of Jeffs's wives have been in the media, most of them have not spilled things on their FLDS life. Likewise, they have not revealed their identity as well.

Nonetheless, Rulon's first wife is said to be Zola. She was the daughter of the apostle of FLDS. However, things went down after he began to involved with his plural wife.

Rebecca Musser, who was Jeff's 19th wife, later married his son, Warren. She ran away from the FLDS and was the lead testimonies in his trial. Similarly, Rulon's wife, Colleen, just turned 18 at the time of their marriage.

18 is not the youngest number, Jeffs had married. Yes, some of his wives are said to be just 14 years old when he married them. 

Jeffs's Son And Children  

With many wives comes many children. Rulon Jeffs allegedly has over 60 children. At his funeral, almost 30 of them made their presence while most of them were away from the media reach.

Some infamous children of Rulon are Warren Jeffs, Lyle Jeffs, Seth Jeffs, and Nephi Jeffs. Warren and Lyle later continued their family legacy and were the presidents of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Warren was on the list of FBI's top 10 most wanted. He was involved in child marriage one of whom is Millie Blackmore. He also had many children, including Rachel Jeffs. 

Rulon Jeffs Net Worth Explored 

Jeffs never really made his net worth public. However, based on his professional life and other reports, he had an estimated net worth of around $10 Million at the time of death. 

Speaking of his professional life, Rulon was formerly a tax accountant before becoming the president of the FLDS church. As a FLDS church president, he had a command over the land which was in the church's trust. 

The land was reported to be around $100 Million in worth. Similarly, Rulon allegedly sat on the chair of board members of several multi-million dollar companies. However, there is not much evidence to back this claim.

A Look At Rulon Jeffs Early Life

Rulon Jeffs was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 6, 1909. He is the son of David Jeffs, the first-generation Mormon Fundamentalist. Jeffs's father was a polygamist and Rulon's birth was due to his union with one of his many wives, Nettie Lenora Timpson.

As it is illegal to marry multiple women, David led his polygamy lifestyle in secret. Rulon himself grew up with the pseudonym Rulon Jennings for the first 10 years of his life. He was a member of FLDS. 

Rulon served in the British mission from June 1930 to August 1932. Later at the birthday dinner, David introduced his son to the teachings of Mormon fundamentalists in 1938. After meeting with Musser and Barlow, he had faith in the teaching.

Following the death of the Priesthood Council senior Leroy S. Johnson in 1986, he assumed the role of the president of the FLDS. It continued until the death of Rulon on September 8, 2002, at the age of 92, in St. George, Utah, United States.

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