Joseph Thompson
Joseph and his wife Ann sailed to America in 1852 on the ship Ellen Maria.
Joseph initially traveled to the Valley in 1852, but several years later, he participated in the rescue effort to bring in emigrants stranded on the plains of Wyoming during the winter of 1856.
Genealogical sources list his birthday as 16 May 1826, but Seventh Ward record of members lists his birth as 16 Aug. 1825. His given name in Seventh Ward records is George, but he was known as Joseph during the greater part of his life.
Birth and death dates are confirmed by his death certificate.
Born
1826 August 16
Date Details
Occurred On 1826 August 16
Traveled in Abraham O. Smoot Company (1852)
1852 June 1 – September 3 (Age 25) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1852 June 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 September 3
Company Arrived
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 30) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Died
1911 September 10 (Age 85)
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Joseph Thompson (1826 - 1911) Profile