
Henry Weeks Sanderson
Born in Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Appointed as Private
1846 July 16 – 1847 July 16 (Age 17)
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Ended On 1847 July 16
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Detached to Pueblo
Joined Mormon Battalion Detachments
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Ended On 1847 July 29
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Sanderson traveled with the sick detachments in 1847, then returned east, married and came to Utah with his wife, Rebecca, and other family members. Together they were a part of the Warren Foote Company in 1850. Later Henry also participated in the Rescue Companies of 1856.
Married Rebecca Ann Sanders
Joined Warren Foote Company
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Ended Between 1850 September 17 – 26
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Sanderson traveled with the sick detachments in 1847, then returned east, married and came to Utah with his wife, Rebecca, and other family members. Together they were a part of the Warren Foote Company in 1850. Later Henry also participated in the Rescue Companies of 1856.
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Called as Missionary
1855 (Age 25)
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Joined Rescue Companies
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Ended On 1856 December 15
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Sanderson traveled with the sick detachments in 1847, then returned east, married and came to Utah with his wife, Rebecca, and other family members. Together they were a part of the Warren Foote Company in 1850. Later Henry also participated in the Rescue Companies of 1856.
Married Sarah Jane Cole
Died in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah, United States
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Occurred On 1896 November 19

