Charles Edward Silverwood

Birth Date
Circa 1848 (Born)
Death Date
On 1895 April 27 (Died)
Gender
Male

Arrived in New York on the ship Monarch of the Sea, arriving 19 June 1861. He was traveling with his grandmother, Elizabeth, and uncle, William. First documentation to place the group in the Valley is William's rebaptism in the Lehi Ward on 21 September 1862, so the family could have traveled to Utah in either 1861 or 1862. As of yet, there is no evidence that Elizabeth even began the overland portion of the journey. Further research is needed. He is seen crossing the plains again in 1866 as a teamster for William Chipman's out-and-back company from the American Fork Ward.

More research is needed concerning Charles's date of birth. Charles's death register and headstone state and imply that he was born 18 January 1849. However, census records imply that he was born sometime between 1847 and 1848. A possible christening record was located which states he was christened 23 April 1848. Therefore, Charles could not have been born in 1849. 

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Date Details

Started On 1847
Joined Company
Ended On 1868
Company Arrived

Born

1848

Date Details

Occurred Circa 1848

Traveled in William Henry Chipman Company (1866)

1866 July 11 – September 16 (Age 18) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster

Date Details

Started Between 1866 July 11 – 12
Joined Company
Ended Between 1866 September 15 – 16
Company Arrived

Died

1895 April 27 (Age 47)

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