Line of Authority for Clarence Sharp Barker

Clarence Sharp Barker was ordained a High Priest August 4, 1957 by A. Palmer Holt.

A. Palmer Holt was ordained a High Priest December 1, 1941 by Harold B. Lee.

Harold B. Lee was ordained an Apostle April 10, 1941 by Heber J. Grant.

Heber J. Grant was ordained an Apostle October 16, 1882 by George Q. Cannon.

George Q. Cannon was ordained an Apostle August 26, 1860 by Brigham Young.

Brigham Young was ordained an Apostle February 14, 1835 by the Three Witnesses, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris. The Three Witnesses had been blessed by laying on of hands by the presidency of the church, Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Frederick G. Williams to choose the Twelve. After which the presidency laid their hands on and confirmed their blessings and ordinations.

Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery received the Melchizedek Priesthood in 1829 from Peter, James, and John.

Peter, James and John were chosen and ordained Apostles by Jesus Christ and received angelic ministrations.