Orson Kimball Whitney

Birth Date
On 1830 January 20 (Born)
Death Date
On 1884 July 31 (Died)
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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Born

1830 January 20

Date Details

Occurred On 1830 January 20

Traveled in Brigham Young Vanguard Company (1847)

1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 17) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1847 April 16
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 July 21
Company Arrived

Traveled in Howard Egan Company (1849)

1849 April 18 – August 7 (Age 19) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1849 April 18
Joined Company
Ended On 1849 August 7
Company Arrived

Died

1884 July 31 (Age 54)
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Orson Kimball Whitney (1830 - 1884) Profile
Orson Kimball Whitney (1830 - 1884) Profile

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