Elizabeth Comish
Born in Douglas, Isle of Man
1836 October 18
Date Details
Occurred On 1836 October 18
Traveled in John Hindley Company (1855)
1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 18) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Additional Information
The Comish family evidently began traveling in the Hindley company, but according to a "Deseret News" article (22 Aug. 1855, 189) they arrived in Salt Lake City with the Livingston and Kinkead freight train. Evidence that they came in 1855 is confirmed in information found in Church financial records. Their surname is spelled "Coomish" on the handwritten and printed Hindley roster.
Her married name was "Whitaker."
Date Details
Started On 1855 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 3
Company Arrived
Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1882 January 2 (Age 45)
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Elizabeth Comish (1836 - 1882) Profile