Franklin Dewey Richards was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from February 12, 1849 until his death. He also served as president of the quorum from September 2, 1898 until his death. Both his son, George F. Richards, and grandson LeGrand Richards were members of the quorum, with his son also serving as president of the quorum from 1945 to 1950. Richards also served in the Utah Territorial Legislature in 1852 and 1856. Franklin County in southeastern Idaho is named after Richards.

Advice to Immigrants

An Address by Elder Franklin D. Richards, Delivered at the General Conference, Great Salt Lake City, October 6, 1853

Volume 1, discourse 45, pages 316-322

The Handcart Enterprise, Etc

A Discourse by Elder Franklin D. Richards, Delivered in the Bowery, Great Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 5, 1856

Volume 4, discourse 25, pages 114-119

Offers of Mercy, Etc

A Discourse by Elder Franklin D. Richards, Delivered in the Tabernacle, Great Salt Lake City, January 11, 1857

Volume 4, discourse 34, pages 159-164

Israel to Be Exalted By Righteousness, Etc

Remarks by Elder F. D. Richards, Delivered in the Tabernacle, Great Salt Lake City, Sunday morning, March 22, 1857

Volume 5, discourse 10, pages 45-48

Improved Circumstances of the Saints in Utah, Etc

Discourse by Elder Franklin D. Richards, delivered at Logan, Cache County, Saturday Morning, June 28, 1873

Volume 16, discourse 9, pages 59-63

Preaching of John the Baptist, Etc

Discourse by Elder F. D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, held in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, October 6, 1879

Volume 20, discourse 40, pages 309-316

The Lord's Work, Etc

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, April 8, 1882

Volume 23, discourse 12, pages 106-114

Tithes and Offerings, Etc

Discourse by Elder F. D. Richards, delivered at Logan, on Saturday Afternoon, Nov. 6, 1882

Volume 23, discourse 36, pages 311-320

Causes of Gratitude

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, Saturday Morning, April 7, 1883

Volume 24, discourse 14, pages 117-123

Federal Authority

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, October 6, (Semi-Annual Conference) 1883

Volume 24, discourse 33, pages 278-286

Saints of Logan Greatly Blessed

Remarks by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered at the Quarterly Conference, Logan, Sunday Morning, November 4th, 1883

Volume 24, discourse 39, pages 326-330

Retrospective View

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Saturday Morning, October 6th (Semi-Annual Conference), 1883

Volume 24, discourse 40, pages 331-338

The Object of Temples

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Saturday Afternoon (Quarterly Conference), May 17, 1884

Volume 25, discourse 28, pages 230-237

Children Should be Taught the Gospel

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 5th, 1884

Volume 25, discourse 43, pages 371-376

Brethren Should Provide Labor for Newcomers

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Morning, October 5th, 1884

Volume 26, discourse 1, pages 1-3

Power of the Gospel

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the Tabernacle, Ogden, Sunday Afternoon, January 18th, 1885

Volume 26, discourse 11, pages 98-104

Adverse Times and Seasons

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered at the Annual Conference, held in the Tabernacle, Logan, Cache County, Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th, 1885

Volume 26, discourse 18, pages 164-173

Prosperity of the Saints

Remarks by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, held in Logan, on the 6th April, 1885

Volume 26, discourse 26, pages 253-259

Why the Saints Gather

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered in the New Stake Tabernacle, Provo, Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 30th, 1885

Volume 26, discourse 32, pages 296-303

Opposition is to be Expected

Discourse by Apostle F. D. Richards, delivered at the General Conference, at Logan, held in October, 1885

Volume 26, discourse 37, pages 336-346