Richard Perry Soper

Birth Date
On 1833 August 17
Death Date
On 1870 December 2
Gender
Male

Richard initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the James McGaw Company in 1852. However, he later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.

Richard is listed in Rosel Hyde's journal and in the 1863 freight manifest as an out-and-back teamster in the 1863 Rosel Hyde company.

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1833 August 17

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Occurred On 1833 August 17
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Joined James McGaw Company

1852 June 24 – September 20 (Age 18)

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Ended On 1852 September 20
Organization was Ended

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Joined Rescue Companies

1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 23)

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Ended On 1856 December 15
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Assigned as Teamster

Rosel Hyde Company
1863 August 11 – October 13 (Age 29)

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Ended On 1863 October 13
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Age at Time of Travel
29

Married Nancy Bruster Gustin

1865 (Age 31)

Died

1870 December 2 (Age 37)

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Occurred On 1870 December 2
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