Henry Weeks Sanderson

Birth Date
On 1829 March 13
Death Date
On 1896 November 19
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Born in Blandford, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

1829 March 13

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Occurred On 1829 March 13
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Joined Mormon Battalion Detachments

1847 May 24 – July 29 (Age 18)

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Ended On 1847 July 29
Organization was Ended

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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

1850 March 7 (Age 20)

Joined Warren Foote Company

1850 June 17 – September 26 (Age 21)

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Ended Between 1850 September 17 – 26
Organization was Ended

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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.


Called as Missionary

Shoshone Mission
1855 (Age 25)

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Joined Rescue Companies

1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 27)

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Ended On 1856 December 15
Organization was Ended

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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

1861 February 7 (Age 31)

Died in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah, United States

1896 November 19 (Age 67)

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Occurred On 1896 November 19
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