John Palmer Doolan
John was not a member of the Church when he first traveled to Utah Territory in 1858 with Johnston's Army.
While heading back east in 1862, he crossed paths with the Beesley family who were en route to Utah. He joined their group and followed them back to Utah. He was baptized November 3, 1862. He married Rebecca Beesley the following year.
John's name appears in the records of the Utah Territorial Militia at Provo in 1864 & 1866.
Born
1839 March 21
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Occurred On 1839 March 21
Traveled in Albert Sidney Johnston's Army (1857-1858)
1857 July 18 – 1858 June 26 (Age 18) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1857 July 18
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 June 26
Company Arrived
Traveled in Company Unknown (1862)
1862 (Age 22) Pioneers in Company
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Occurred Circa 1862
Joined Company
Circa 1862
Company Arrived
Baptized
1862 November 3 (Age 23)
Married Rebecca Herron Beesley
1863 August 29 (Age 24)
Died
1911 September 25 (Age 72)