John Drysdale
John and his three brothers (James, Thomas and Andrew) crossed the Atlantic on the ship Elvira Owen in 1853. While John crossed the plains with the Moses Daley Freight Train, possibly serving as a teamster, his brothers traveled with the Cryus Wheelock pioneer company in the division headed by Captain Picton.
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1837 October 8
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Occurred On 1837 October 8
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Joined Moses Daley Freight Train
1853 July 6 – September 29 (Age 15)
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Ended Between 1853 September 27 – 29
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1912 April 4 (Age 74)
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Occurred On 1912 April 4
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John Drysdale (1837 - 1912) Profile