Church History Biographical Database
Robert Nephi Comish
Born in Onchan, Isle of Man
1842 December 12
Date Details
Occurred On 1842 December 12
Traveled in John Hindley Company (1855)
1855 June 7 – September 3 (Age 12) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Additional Information
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.
Date Details
Started On 1855 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 3
Company Arrived
Traveled in William B. Preston Company (1864)
1864 July 4 – September 15 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Teamster
Date Details
Started On 1864 July 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 September 15
Company Arrived
Married Emma Jane Howland
1865 January 21 (Age 22)
Died in Cove, Cache, Utah, United States
1882 November 15 (Age 39)
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Robert Nephi Comish (1842 - 1882) Profile