Mary McDonald
Traveling alone, Mary arrived in New York on 5 July 1866 via the ship American Congress, using her maiden name. The ship manifest lists her as a "spinster," but she was actually a widow, and she traveled alone.
She was rebaptized in the Salt Lake City 13th Ward on 30 November 1866, where her birth date is recorded. After her arrival she married John Rider.
Her son and parents followed her to the Valley in 1874.
Born
1845 August 1
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Occurred On 1845 August 1
Traveled in Daniel Thompson Company (1866)
1866 July 24 – September 28 (Age 20) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1866 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 September 28
Company Arrived
Married John Rider
1867 July 27 (Age 21)
Died
1931 February 19 (Age 85)
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Mary McDonald (1845 - 1931) Profile