Elizabeth Keighan

Alternate Names
Elizabeth Kaighan
Elizabeth Taylor (Married Name)
Birth Date
On 1811 September 11
Death Date
On 1895 August 31
Gender
Female

Elizabeth Kaighin Taylor was born September 11, 1811, at Peel, Isle of Man. Her parents were Thomas Kaighin and Elizabeth Garrett. Elizabeth emigrated to Toronto, Canada where her cousin, Leonora Cannon Taylor and her husband John Taylor lived. On 9 May, 1836, Elizabeth Kaighin, along with John and Leonora Taylor joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, being baptized by Parley P. Pratt in Black Creek, near Toronto. The Taylor family immigrates to the United States traveling past Kirkland, Ohio and on to Missouri. Elizabeth becomes the second wife of John Taylor on 12 December 1843 being sealed for eternity in Nauvoo, Illinois. Elizabeth Taylor joins the Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company as they journey across the plains to Salt Lake City. Over time, John and Elizabeth have three children, a daughter and two sons. Elizabeth passed away on 3 September 1895, at age 83. She was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. 

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Born in Peel, Isle Of Man, England

1811 September 11

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Occurred On 1811 September 11
Birth

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Father
Thomas Kaighin
Mother
Elizabeth Garrett

Baptized

1836 May 9 (Age 24)

Married John Taylor

1843 December 12 (Age 32)

Died in Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

1895 August 31 (Age 83)

Date Details

Occurred On 1895 August 31
Died

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