Horace Thornton
Horace was born in New York. He traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Brigham Young Pioneer Company in 1847 and was part of the 8th Company of Ten led by Seth Taft. According to Rockwood's journal, he was a member of the 20th Quorum of Seventies. He was re-baptized in the Salt Lake Valley on 8 August 1847. His birth and death dates are confirmed by his death certificate.
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1822 May 7
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Occurred On 1822 May 7
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Joined Brigham Young Vanguard Company
1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 24)
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Ended On 1847 July 21
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Joined Aaron Johnson Company
1850 June 8 – September 12 (Age 28)
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Started Circa 1850 June 8
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Ended On 1850 September 12
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1914 March 20 (Age 91)
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Horace Thornton (1822 - 1914) Profile