Nephi Johnson

The Johnson Family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Willard Richards Company in 1848.  The Johnson family included Joel Hill and his children from his first marriage Sixtus Ellis, Sariah Anna, Seth Guernsey, and Nephi Johnson, and his two wives Susan Bryant and Janette Fife.  Also traveling in the company was Joel’s brother Benjamin Franklin and his wives and children.

In 1860, Nephi and his cousin, Don Carlos Babbitt headed East to help the Saints heading West. He served as Sergeant of Guard and the company guide. On the return journey he traveled with the Budge Company.