Matilda Jane Amelia Gay

Alternate Names
Matilda Jane Amelia Wherrett (Married Name)
Birth Date
On 1826 May 29 (Born)
Death Date
On 1901 April 20 (Died)
Gender
Female

Matilda traveled across the sea with her son, Edward Aaron Wherrett, by way of the ship Hudson. They both continued their journey to Utah by crossing the plains as part of the Hyde company. Upon arrival to Utah, Matilda eventually remarried and is found living in the household of her second husband, George Tomlinson, in census records.

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Born

1826 May 29

Date Details

Occurred On 1826 May 29

Traveled in William Hyde Company (1864)

1864 August 9 – October 26 (Age 38) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1864 August 9
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 October 26
Company Arrived

Died

1901 April 20 (Age 74)

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