Jonathan Mercer Platt
Jonathon initially emigrated to the Valley in 1862. However, a few years later, he crossed the plains again, this time as an out-and-back teamster sent out by the Nephi Ward, for Daniel Thompson's 1866 company.
Born
1845 October 19
Date Details
Occurred On 1845 October 19
Traveled in John Riggs Murdock Company (1862)
1862 July 24 – September 27 (Age 16) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1862 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 September 27
Company Arrived
Traveled in Daniel Thompson Company (1866)
1866 July 24 – September 28 (Age 20) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1866 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 September 28
Company Arrived
Died
1929 August 7 (Age 83)
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Jonathan Mercer Platt (1845 - 1929) Profile