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.
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1821 February 2
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Occurred On 1821 February 2
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Joined John Hindley Company
1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 34)
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Ended On 1855 September 3
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33
Joined William H. Dame Freight Train
1862 August 14 – October 29 (Age 41)
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Ended Between 1862 October 20 – 29
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1905 August 11 (Age 84)
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Occurred On 1905 August 11
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Ellen Knowles (1821 - 1905) Profile