Benjamin Midgley
Ellen and her children sailed to America in 1855 on the ship S. Curling.
Benjamin initially traveled to the Valley in 1855 with his mother and siblings. His travel to Utah is mentioned in his brother's obituary. As an adult, he crossed the plains again as a teamster for the 1866 Thompson out-and-back company.
Born
1843 May 19
Date Details
Occurred On 1843 May 19
Traveled in Milo Andrus Company (1855)
1855 August 4 – October 24 (Age 12) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1855 August 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 October 24
Company Arrived
Traveled in Daniel Thompson Company (1866)
1866 July 24 – September 28 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1866 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 September 28
Company Arrived
Died
1925 November 15 (Age 82)
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Benjamin Midgley (1843 - 1925) Profile