Church History Biographical Database
Emma Jane Smith
The family appears on the 1850 Iowa census was taken on 20 September 1850, and a child was born in Utah in January of 1852, so we know that the family arrived in Utah in 1851. Further research is needed to determine the name of the pioneer company with which they traveled.
The 1860 Utah census shows her surname as “Maxfield.”
Emma Jane's death is confirmed by her obituary.
Born in Chautauqua, New York, United States
1837 July 17
Date Details
Occurred On 1837 July 17
Called as Captain to Company Unknown (1851)
1851 (Age 13) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1851
Joined Company
Circa 1851
Company Arrived
Married Robert Maxfield
1855 January 18 (Age 17)
Died in South Cottonwood, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1863 October 10 (Age 26)