Melvina Josephine Eskelsen
The Eskelson family sailed to America in 1857 on the ship Westmoreland. The ship manifest shows their surname as "Eskildsen."
Their travel on to Utah is confirmed by the obituary of Rosanna. However, secondary sources differ on the year of their arrival in Utah. Some say that they came to Utah in 1860, and others state that they came in 1859 with the Edward Stevenson pioneer company. Unfortunately, there is no roster for that company, so further research is needed to determine the year of the family's arrival and the name of the pioneer company with which they came to Utah.
Her name is shown as "Melvina E. Shaffer" on her death certificate.
Traveled in Company Unknown (1847-1868)
1847 – 1868 Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1847
Joined Company
Ended On 1868
Company Arrived
Born
1854 March 15
Date Details
Occurred On 1854 March 15
Married Frederick George Reynolds
1871 April 16 (Age 17)
Died
1917 May 15 (Age 63)
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Melvina Josephine Eskelsen (1854 - 1917) Profile