Robert Smithies
Robert initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Abraham O. Smoot - George B. Wallace Company in 1847. 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 and death dates are also confirmed by the inscription on his gravestone.
Born
1839 October 5
Date Details
Occurred On 1839 October 5
Traveled in Abraham O. Smoot/George B. Wallace Company (1847)
1847 June 18 – September 29 (Age 7) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 18
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 25 – 29
Company Arrived
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 17) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Married Elizabeth Ann Scott
1865 April 11 (Age 25)
Died
1915 July 11 (Age 75)
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Robert Smithies (1839 - 1915) Profile