Robert Edson King

Birth Date
On 1834 November 1
Death Date
On 1921 November 9
Gender
Male

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

Date Details

Occurred On 1834 November 1
Birth

Joined John Tidwell Company

1852 June 4 – September 23 (Age 17)

Married Margaretta Lemon

1855 March 18 (Age 20)

Joined Rescue Companies

1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 21)

End Date Details

Ended On 1856 December 15
Organization was Ended

Died

1921 November 9 (Age 87)

Date Details

Occurred On 1921 November 9
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Robert Edson King (1834 - 1921) Profile