
Mary Ann Ellis
Daughter of Edmund and Sarah Ellis. She emigrated from England with her family by way of the ship Manhattan in 1867. She then continued her westward journey to Utah with her parents and siblings in 1868 as part of the Seeley Company. Her older brother, Edward, traveled in a different company. By 1870, the Ellis family was living together in Weber county, Utah.
In her autobiography, Mary Ann stated the following: "I . . . emigrated with my parents to Utah in 1868. . . I remember walking nearly all the way across the plains and how thankful we were to see Salt Lake City."
Her surname is "Cragun" on the death certificate and Find A Grave website.
Born in Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
1855 August 3
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Father
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Occurred On 1855 August 3
Baptized
1864 August 25 (Age 9)
Traveled in William S. Seeley Company (1868)
1868 August 1 – 29 (Age 12) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1868 August 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1868 August 29
Company Arrived
Married Wilford Elisha Cragun
1871 January 21 (Age 15)
Died in Pleasant View, Weber, Utah, United States
1926 March 19 (Age 70)
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Mary Ann Ellis (1855 - 1926) Profile