Church History Biographical Database
Robert Edson King
Robert initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the John Tidwell 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.
His birth year is confirmed by his death certificate and the inscription on his gravestone.
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1834 November 1
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Occurred On 1834 November 1
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Joined John Tidwell Company
1852 June 4 – September 23 (Age 17)
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Ended Between 1852 September 10 – 23
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Married Margaretta Lemon
1855 March 18 (Age 20)
Joined Rescue Companies
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 21)
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Ended On 1856 December 15
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1921 November 9 (Age 87)
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Occurred On 1921 November 9
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Robert Edson King (1834 - 1921) Profile