Ellen Knowles
Wife of John Melling. William Knox's journal mentions the birth of her daughter on the trail. Her husband died a few years after arriving to Utah.
According to 1860 census records, she was living in Missouri with her parents, daughter, and son. They went back to Utah with the Dame company in 1862.
Her surname is "Salisbury" on Find A Grave website on the grave stone.
Born
1821 February 2
Date Details
Occurred On 1821 February 2
Traveled in John Hindley Company (1855)
1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 33) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1855 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 3
Company Arrived
Traveled in William H. Dame Freight Train (1862)
1862 August 14 – October 29 (Age 41) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1862 August 14
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 October 29
Company Arrived
Died
1905 August 11 (Age 84)
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Ellen Knowles (1821 - 1905) Profile