Joseph Smith Nelson
He initially traveled to the Valley in 1850 with his parents. Several years later, he crossed the plains again as a teamster for the 1868 Loveland out-and-back company. He is known as Joe Nelson in the Cranney narrative.
Born
1838 December 20
Date Details
Occurred On 1838 December 20
Traveled in Benjamin Hawkins Company (1850)
1850 June 5 – September 9 (Age 11) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1850 June 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1850 September 9
Company Arrived
Traveled in Chester Loveland Company (1868)
1868 July 25 – August 20 (Age 29) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1868 July 25
Joined Company
Ended On 1868 August 20
Company Arrived
Died
1911 April 6 (Age 72)
Media
Joseph Smith Nelson (1838 - 1911) Profile