John Mercer
John and his wife Nancy sailed to America in 1845 on the ship Palmyra.
John initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley as the Captain of Hunters in the Willard Richards Company in 1848. However, he later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.
Born
1818 September 7
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Occurred On 1818 September 7
Traveled in Willard Richards Company (1848)
1848 July 3 – October 10 (Age 29) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1848 July 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1848 October 10
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Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 38) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
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Died
1860 March 8 (Age 41)
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John Mercer (1818 - 1860) Profile