Orley Dwight Bliss
Orley initially traveled to the Valley as a boy with his family in 1848. He crossed the plains several more time as a teamster for out-and-back companies in 1863, 1864, and 1866.
Born
1839 July 25
Date Details
Occurred On 1839 July 25
Traveled in Brigham Young Company (1848)
1848 June 5 – September 24 (Age 8) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1848 June 5
Joined Company
Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
Company Arrived
Traveled in Daniel D. McArthur Company (1863)
1863 August 6 – October 3 (Age 24) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1863 August 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1863 October 3
Company Arrived
Traveled in William S. Warren Company (1864)
1864 July 22 – October 4 (Age 24) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1864 July 22
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 October 4
Company Arrived
Traveled in Daniel Thompson Company (1866)
1866 July 24 – September 28 (Age 26) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1866 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 September 28
Company Arrived
Died
1930 May 9 (Age 90)
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Orley Dwight Bliss (1839 - 1930) Profile