Ursenbach, Octave F. (Octave Frederick), 1870-

Local leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as a high councilor; president of the French Mission, 1934-1939; and patriarch of the South Los Angeles Stake beginning in 1940. Author of "The Quest" and four other books. Resident of Morgan, Utah; Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 1910-1923; and Los Angeles, California, beginning in 1923.

From the guide to the Octave F. Ursenbach papers, 1897-1951, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)