Jon Jonson

Birth Date
On 1834 May 24 (Born)
Death Date
On 1884 May 3 (Died)
Gender
Male

He traveled with his wife, Johanna. Their names are listed as "Yens and Johannes Yonson" on the Deseret News roster.

He married Johanna on the ship William Tapscott. He appears on the ship roster as "Jens Jonsen." Other sources list his name as "Jens," "Jons," "James," and "Henry." 

His surname often appears as "Yonson" (which reflects the Swedish pronunciation of the name), "Jonsen," and "Johnson." The last spelling, "Johnson," appears to be a more recent Americanized spelling of the last name. Evidence has not been produced that shows that they personally used that spelling. The use of "Johnson" appears on records created by native English speakers produced later in and after Jon's and Johanna's lifetime. 

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Born

1834 May 24

Date Details

Occurred On 1834 May 24

Traveled in George Rowley Company (1859)

1859 June 7 – September 4 (Age 25) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1859 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 4
Company Arrived

Died

1884 May 3 (Age 49)
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