Church History Biographical Database
Robert Nephi Comish
Born in Onchan, Isle of Man
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Occurred On 1842 December 12
Joined John Hindley Company
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Ended On 1855 September 3
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The Comish family evidently began traveling in the Hindley company, but according to a "Deseret News" article (22 Aug. 1855, 189) they arrived in Salt Lake City with the Livingston and Kinkead freight train. Evidence that they came in 1855 is confirmed in information found in Church financial records. Their surname is spelled "Coomish" on the handwritten and printed Hindley roster.
More research is needed to confirm Robert's birth and death dates as secondary sources conflict. At this time, dates listed reflect family tradition from Family Tree at FamilySearch.org and Robert's obituaries.
Assigned as Teamster
1864 July 4 – September 15 (Age 21)
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Ended On 1864 September 15
Married Emma Jane Howland
Died in Cove, Cache, Utah, United States
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Occurred On 1882 November 15
