Andrew Lafayette Siler
Evidence from census and church ordinance records proves that Andrew Siler likely traveled to Utah in 1849. Further research is needed to confirm the name of the company with which he traveled. In the 1850 federal census of Utah his surname is spelled "Syler."
Andrew served as captain of four independent wagons in the 1856 James G. Willie company. He left the company at Fort Laramie to join the Hodgetts company.
Born
1824 December 4
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Occurred On 1824 December 4
Traveled in Company Unknown (1849)
1849 (Age 24) Pioneers in Company
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Occurred Circa 1849
Joined Company
Circa 1849
Company Arrived
Traveled in James G. Willie Company (1856)
1856 July 15 – November 9 (Age 31) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1856 July 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 9
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Died
1898 May 19 (Age 73)