Jeremiah Leavitt III

Birth Date
On 1822 February 10
Death Date
On 1878 April 12
Gender
Male

His mother and siblings traveled to the Valley two years before. His brothers, Thomas and Dudley, (as indicated by the Bowering journal), came out from Salt Lake to meet Jeremiah and his family.

The emigrating journal includes a list of individuals who assisted the needy in their trip across the plains. An entry for Jeremiah says: "Jeremiah Leveitt, Brought Sarah Parks aged 12 or 13, found provisions & Hauled her 25 lbs of freight".

The emigrating journal indicates there were 7 in Jeremiah's traveling group. Journal History indicates 8. The extra individual is probably Sarah.

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Born

1822 February 10

Joined John Tidwell Company

1852 June 4 – September 23 (Age 30)

Died

1878 April 12 (Age 56)

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