Eliza Lewis
The Rhead family dropped out of the company at Newton, Iowa because of sickness. In 1861, Eliza was reunited with her son from a previous marriage (Thomas Lewis Beech), who she had left in England with her sister (Sarah Lewis). They crossed the plains together in the Young/Harmon/Kimball Company.
The family sailed to America in 1856 on the ship Horizon.
Born
1824 November 4
Date Details
Occurred On 1824 November 4
Married Josiah Rhead
1850 March 19 (Age 25)
Traveled in Edward Martin Company (1856)
1856 July 28 – November 30 (Age 31) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 30
Company Arrived
Traveled in Joseph W. Young/Ansil P. Harmon/Heber P. Kimball Company (1861)
1861 July 11 – September 23 (Age 36) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1861 July 11
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 September 23
Company Arrived
Died
1895 May 26 (Age 70)
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Eliza Lewis (1824 - 1895) Profile