Benjamin Franklin Mathews

Alternate Names
Benjamin Franklin Matthews (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1819 April 16 (Born)
Death Date
On 1888 August 18 (Died)
Gender
Male

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.

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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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