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Gordon Silas Beckstead (1825 - 1891) Profile

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Gordon Silas Beckstead

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Gordon Silas Beckstead

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Born in Williamsburg, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

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Occurred On 1825 November 25

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Mormon Battalion lists, 1927

Mormon Battalion returns lists, 1846 July

Selected pension application files relating to the Mormon Battalion, Mexican War, 1846-1848

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Ended On 1847 July 16

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Joined Company Unknown

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Occurred Circa 1851

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Circa 1851

Married Elizabeth Collins Hunsaker

Died in Preston, Franklin, Idaho, United States

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Occurred On 1891 January 31