Hark Wales
Hark Wales, enslaved at the time of his overland trail experience, was part of the 13th Company of Ten led by Shadrach Roundy. In some sources his name is listed as "Hark Lay." In some journals and records he is labeled as "a black man."
Born in Monroe, Mississippi, United States
1824 December
Mother
Father
Morris Crosby
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1824 December
Traveled in Brigham Young Vanguard Company (1847)
1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 22) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1847 April 16
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 July 21
Company Arrived
Married Nancy
1848 (Age 23)
Died in Union Fort, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1887 March 3 (Age 62)