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.
Born
1833 April 3
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Occurred On 1833 April 3
Traveled in Brigham Young Company (1848)
1848 June 5 – September 24 (Age 15) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1848 June 5
Joined Company
Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
Company Arrived
Married Mary Ellen Palmer
1856 June 18 (Age 23)
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Died
1923 January 12 (Age 89)
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John Shannon Houtz (1833 - 1923) Profile