Church History Biographical Database
John Thomas Hickenlooper
John initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company in 1847. The obituary of his mother, Sarah, also confirms the family’s travel to Utah in 1847. 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.
Birth date is confirmed by Camp of Israel document.
John Thomas was rebaptized while living in the Salt Lake City Sixth Ward.
Born in Leechburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
1836 July 7
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Occurred On 1836 July 7
Traveled in Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 22 (Age 10) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 19 – 22
Company Arrived
Re-baptized by W. Hickenlooper
1849 June 3 (Age 12)
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 20) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Married Elvira Martha Fullmer
1856 November 16 (Age 20)
Died in Ogden, Weber, Utah Territory, United States
1900 March 5 (Age 63)
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John Thomas Hickenlooper (1836 - 1900) Profile