John Hurst Beecroft
His family started with the Martin Company in 1856, but dropped out at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, in mid-August, due to poor health. After several years, they continued their journey to Utah in 1859, traveling with the Haight-Kesler freight train.
The family sailed to America in 1856 on the ship Horizon.
Born
1846 October 16
Date Details
Occurred On 1846 October 16
Traveled in Edward Martin Company (1856)
1856 July 28 – November 30 (Age 9) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 30
Company Arrived
Traveled in Horton D. Haight/Frederick Kesler Freight Train (1859)
1859 June 6 – September 1 (Age 12) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1859 June 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 1
Company Arrived
Died
1919 April 25 (Age 72)
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John Hurst Beecroft (1846 - 1919) Profile