
Church History Biographical Database
Justin Jared Merrill
Salt Lake Recorder's Land office records place him in the Valley in 1848 when he filed for a residential lot. His name and that of his his wife and a 7-year-old son (George) also appear on a non-contemporary list in Journal History (Supplement after 31 Dec. 1848, 19), indicating they were with him in the Valley in 1848. However, it is highly unlikely that they traveled with him to Utah in 1848.
Justin came to Utah alone in 1848, filed for a lot in the city, and returned to Winter Quarters to retreive his family. They all traveled back to the Valley together in 1849.
Born in Smithfield, Madison, New York, United States
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Occurred On 1806 February 18
Married Camilla Wirick
Traveled in Willard Richards Company (1848)
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Started On 1848 July 3
Ended On 1848 October 10
Traveled in Silas Richards Company (1849)
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Started On 1849 July 10
Ended Between 1849 October 25 – 29
Served in Las Vegas Mission
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Started On 1856 February 24
On 1856 June 15
Ended On 1857 March 23
Died

