Alexander Orton

Birth Date
On 1837 April 20 (Born)
Death Date
On 1915 June 11 (Died)
Gender
Male

He initially came to the Valley in 1856. In 1864 he crossed the plains again, this time as a teamster for William Warren's out-and-back company. Page 205 of "Account book 1863-1864" confirms he was a teamster assigned to help with the 1864 emigration season, sent from the Parowan Ward.

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Born

1837 April 20

Date Details

Occurred On 1837 April 20

Traveled in Edward Bunker Company (1856)

1856 June 23 – October 2 (Age 19) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1856 June 23
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 October 2
Company Arrived

Traveled in William S. Warren Company (1864)

1864 July 22 – October 4 (Age 27) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster

Date Details

Started On 1864 July 22
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 October 4
Company Arrived

Died

1915 June 11 (Age 78)
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Alexander Orton (1837 - 1915) Profile
Alexander Orton (1837 - 1915) Profile