Caleb Hersey Davis, Jr.

Birth Date
On 1839 March 22 (Born)
Death Date
On 1919 May 19 (Died)
Gender
Male

Initially came to the Valley with Joseph Mecham and others in 1850. Several years later, he crossed the plains again as a teamster for Homer Duncan's out-and-back company in 1862.

Birth date confirmed by Utah Stake City Ward records at the time of a rebaptism on 11 September 1852. In many records (including the Utah Stake City Ward records), he is listed with the surname of Mecham, as he was living with Joseph Mecham. 

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Born

1839 March 22

Date Details

Occurred On 1839 March 22

Traveled in Benjamin Hawkins Company (1850)

1850 June 5 – September 9 (Age 11) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1850 June 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1850 September 9
Company Arrived

Traveled in Homer Duncan Company (1862)

1862 July 22 – September 21 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster

Date Details

Started On 1862 July 22
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 September 21
Company Arrived

Died

1919 May 19 (Age 80)
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Caleb Hersey Davis Jr. (1839 - 1919) Profile
Caleb Hersey Davis Jr. (1839 - 1919) Profile

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