Nelson Wheeler Whipple

Birth Date
On 1818 July 11
Death Date
On 1887 July 5
Gender
Male

The Journal History and Pioneers and Prominent men both indicate that Nelson came to the Valley in 1848. However, his own reminiscences indicate he traveled in 1850 and even infer that 1850 was his first trip: "... on the 9 day of June 1850: we Set out for the Grate Salt Lake Valy the place We had long desired to See."

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1818 July 11

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Occurred On 1818 July 11
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Joined David Evans Company

1850 June 15 – September 17 (Age 31)

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Joined When Organization was Formed

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Ended Between 1850 September 13 – 17
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Married Rachel Keeling

1853 March 12 (Age 34)

Married Susan Ann Gay

1857 February 8 (Age 38)

Died

1887 July 5 (Age 68)

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Occurred On 1887 July 5
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Nelson Wheeler Whipple (1818 - 1887) Profile