both apostles. Matthias F. Cowley and his son, Matthew Cowley, were both apostles. Additionally, the following grandfather–grandson apostle combinations have existed: Willard Richards and Stephen L Richards Heber C. Kimball and Spencer W. Kimball Ezra T. Benson and Ezra Taft Benson Melvin J. Ballard and M. Russell Ballard Interrelation of church offices with the Smith family Notes References Latter Day Saint belief and doctrine Lineal Lineal Lineal Kinship and descent