Elizabeth Boneham

Birth Date
On 1859 November 6 (Born)
Death Date
On 1866 August 29 (Died)
Gender
Female

Elizabeth and her family arrived in New York on 6 July 1866 via the ship Arkwright. The records for the overland company only list her father, John, as head of household, but the notation that he purchased 5 adult food rations confirms that entire family made the overland trip .The Deseret News article announcing the company's arrival confirms her death date and origin.

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Born

1859 November 6

Date Details

Occurred On 1859 November 6

Traveled in Daniel Thompson Company (1866)

1866 July 24 – August 29 (Age 6) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1866 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 August 29
Died en Route

Died

1866 August 29 (Age 6)

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