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Martin DeWitt (1826 - 1900) Profile

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William Martin DeWitt

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Born in Allensville, Cotton Township, Switzerland, Indiana, United States

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Occurred On 1826 September 22

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Married Sarah Ann Barton

Joined Daniel Spencer/Perrigrine Sessions Company

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Biographical information relating to Mormon pioneer overland travel database, 2003-2017

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

John L. Smith autobiography and diaries, 1846-1895

John Smith papers

Patty B. Sessions diaries and account book, 1846-1866; 1880

Record of members collection, 1836-1970

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Ended Between 1847 September 24 – 25

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Died in Mackay, Custer, Idaho, United States

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Occurred On 1900 July 27