Eli Openshaw

Birth Date
On 1835 February 1
Death Date
On 1899 December 3
Gender
Male

Eli initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with an unknown company in 1854. However, he later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.

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1835 February 1

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Occurred On 1835 February 1
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1854 (Age 18)

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Occurred Circa 1854
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Circa 1854
Organization was Ended

Joined Rescue Companies

1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 21)

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Ended On 1856 December 15
Organization was Ended

Married Levinah Riste

1859 October 3 (Age 24)

Died

1899 December 3 (Age 64)

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Occurred On 1899 December 3
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