Henry Beckstead
Henry, son of Alexander and Catherine Beckstead, initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Allen Taylor Company in 1849. However, he later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.
His death date is confirmed by the inscription on his gravestone.
Born
1827 December 4
Date Details
Occurred On 1827 December 4
Married Lucene Bird Bybee
1849 June 4 (Age 21)
Traveled in Allen Taylor Company (1849)
1849 July 5 – October 10 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1849 July 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1849 October 10
Company Arrived
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 28) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Married Emily Grace Williams
1857 March 6 (Age 29)
Married Emma Marsden
1862 March 8 (Age 34)
Married Elizabeth Wood
1862 March 8 (Age 34)
Married Mary Hannah Williams
1875 December 6 (Age 48)
Died
1888 September 3 (Age 60)
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Henry Beckstead (1827 - 1888) Profile