John Shannon Houtz
John initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Brigham Young Company in 1848. John's travel to Utah is mentioned in a newspaper article regarding his wife. 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.
His death date is confirmed by his death certificate.
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1833 April 3
Joined Brigham Young Company
1848 June 5 – September 24 (Age 15)
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Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
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Married Mary Ellen Palmer
1856 June 18 (Age 23)
Joined Rescue Companies
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 23)
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Died
1923 January 12 (Age 89)
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John Shannon Houtz (1833 - 1923) Profile