Ira Eldredge
Ira initially emigrated to the Valley in 1847. In that company he served as captain of fifty. His trip was mentioned in the obituary of his son, Alma. In 1854, he served as captain of the company when a replacement was needed.
Rebaptized on 28 November 1847.
Surname may appear on records as "Elldridge."
Born
1810 March 30
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Occurred On 1810 March 30
Called as Captain to Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 22 (Age 37) Pioneers in Company
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Captain
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 Orson Pratt/Ezra T. Benson/Ira Eldredge Company (1854)
1854 June 21 – October 3 (Age 44) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started Between 1854 June 21 – 22
Joined Company
Ended On 1854 October 3
Company Arrived
Traveled in Abraham O. Smoot Company (1856)
1856 August 10 – November 9 (Age 46) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1856 August 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 9
Company Arrived
Called as Captain to Ira Eldredge Company (1861)
1861 July 1 – September 13 (Age 51) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1861 July 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 September 13
Company Arrived
Died
1866 February 6 (Age 55)
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Ira Eldredge (1810 - 1866) Profile