Church History Biographical Database
Martha Duggan Gibbs
Martha sailed in 1863 on the Cynosure with her uncle John Duggan Gibbs.
Evidence from emigration and church (Perpetual Emigrating Fund) records proves she traveled to Utah in 1863. Her birth date is confirmed by her patriarchal blessing.
Birth date is confirmed by her death certificate. Her surname is "Wright" on the 1870 Utah census, death certificate and Find A Grave website. She married John Wright.
Born
1844 December 19
Date Details
Occurred On 1844 December 19
Traveled in Thomas E. Ricks Company (1863)
1863 August 10 – October 4 (Age 18) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1863 August 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1863 October 4
Company Arrived
Married John Fish Wright
1864 February 23 (Age 19)
Died
1928 May 5 (Age 83)
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Martha Duggan Gibbs (1844 - 1928) Profile