Benjamin Franklin Mathews
He was rebaptized in Salt Lake City on 8 August 1847.
In 1856 he led a company of six families toward San Bernardino, California, from Mississippi.
His gravestone in California shows his name as "B. F. Matthews," and it confirms his birth and death dates.
Born
1819 April 16
Date Details
Occurred On 1819 April 16
Traveled in Mississippi Company (1846-1847)
1846 – 1847 July (Age 28) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started Circa 1846
Joined Company
Ended Circa 1847 July
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Benjamin Franklin Matthews Company (1856)
1856 – 1856 July 19 (Age 36) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started Circa 1856
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 July 19
Company Arrived
Died
1888 August 18 (Age 69)
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Benjamin Franklin Mathews (1819 - 1888) Profile