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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Married Abraham Hoagland

1852 December 4 (Age 18)

Joined John Hindley Company

1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 20)

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Age at Time of Travel
23

Died

1912 February 15 (Age 77)