Church History Biographical Database
Emily Reid McNeil
The McNeil family arrived in New York on 14 June 1856 via the ship Thornton. As indicated in Margaret's autobiography, their intent was to travel across the plains with one of the handcart companies that year but their plans changed when they were advised to travel to St. Louis and remain there until the next emigration season. They ended up crossing the plains in 1859. In Utah she married Henry Ballard. Further research is needed to identify the name of the company they traveled with.
Some sources still erroneously indicate that they traveled with a handcart company in 1856 but her brother was born at Genoa, Nance Nebraska in January 1859.
Born
Date Details
Occurred On 1849 June 19
Joined Company Unknown
Start Date Details
Occurred Circa 1859
End Date Details
Circa 1859
Additional Information
Married Henry Ballard
Died
Date Details
Occurred On 1903 May 7
