Rebecca Merrill

Alternate Names
Rebecca Hoagland (Married Name)
Birth Date
On 1834 June 29 (Christening)
Death Date
On 1912 February 15 (Died)
Gender
Female

According to Jemima Stookey's autobiography, Rebecca initially began the journey with the Barker family. Later, after some differences with the Stookey family, she moved on to the Avery family. After arrival to Utah, she became the fourth wife of Bishop Hoagland. In 1880 census records, she is found under the household of Samuel Hammond in Pennsylvania.

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Born

1834 June 29

Date Details

Occurred On 1834 June 29

Married Abraham Hoagland

1852 December 4 (Age 18)

Traveled in John Hindley Company (1855)

1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1855 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 3
Company Arrived

Died

1912 February 15 (Age 77)

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