Orson Kimball Whitney

Birth Date
On 1830 January 20
Death Date
On 1884 July 31
Gender
Male

Orson was part of the 10th Company of Ten led by Appleton M. Harmon in the Brigham Young Pioneer Company of 1847.  He was re-baptized in the Salt Lake Valley on 7 August 1847.  His travel to Utah is also mentioned in his brother's obituary.

Orson's birth date in his obituary is listed as 30 January 1830, which is incorrect.

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1830 January 20

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Occurred On 1830 January 20
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Joined Brigham Young Vanguard Company

1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 17)

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Ended On 1847 July 21
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Joined Heber C. Kimball Company

1848 June 7 – September 24 (Age 18)

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Ended On 1848 September 24
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Joined Howard Egan Company

1849 April 18 – August 7 (Age 19)

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Ended On 1849 August 7
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Died

1884 July 31 (Age 54)

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Occurred On 1884 July 31
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