Church History Biographical Database
Rebecca Merrill
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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1834 June 29
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Occurred On 1834 June 29
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Married Abraham Hoagland
1852 December 4 (Age 18)
Joined John Hindley Company
1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 20)
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Ended On 1855 September 3
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Age at Time of Travel
23
Died
1912 February 15 (Age 77)
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Occurred On 1912 February 15
Died