Horton David Haight
Horton initially emigrated to the Valley with his parents and siblings in 1847. Over the next 21 years, he captained or co-captained six additional emigrant or freight trains, assisting emigrants across the plains and bringing in supplies to the Valley.
Born
1832 June 20
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Occurred On 1832 June 20
Traveled in Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 22 (Age 14) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 19 – 22
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Horton D. Haight/Frederick Kesler Freight Train (1859)
1859 June 6 – September 1 (Age 26) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
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Started On 1859 June 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 1
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Hooper and Eldredge Freight Train (1860)
1860 July 16 – September 24 (Age 28) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1860 July 16
Joined Company
Ended On 1860 September 24
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Horton D. Haight Company (1862)
1862 August 10 – October 19 (Age 30) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1862 August 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 October 19
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Horton D. Haight Company (1863)
1863 August 8 – October 4 (Age 31) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1863 August 8
Joined Company
Ended On 1863 October 4
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Horton D. Haight Company (1866)
1866 August 4 – October 15 (Age 34) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1866 August 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 October 15
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Horton D. Haight Company (1868)
1868 July 28 – August 24 (Age 36) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1868 July 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1868 August 24
Company Arrived
Died
1900 January 18 (Age 67)
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Horton David Haight (1832 - 1900) Profile