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.
Born
1834 November 1
Date Details
Occurred On 1834 November 1
Traveled in John Tidwell Company (1852)
1852 June 4 – September 23 (Age 17) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1852 June 4
Joined Company
Ended Between 1852 September 10 – 23
Company Arrived
Married Margaretta Lemon
1855 March 18 (Age 20)
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Died
1921 November 9 (Age 87)
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Robert Edson King (1834 - 1921) Profile