Rufus Benson Liston
In the spring of 1852, Commodore Perry with his wife Elizabeth Reeves, and children William Albert, Rufus Benson, and Perry Martindale traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the John S. Higbee/James W. Bay Company. He was captain of the guard. They also traveled with Laura Farnsworth, and her son William Martindale Frampton. Laura would later become his second wife.
Born
1848 April 18
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Occurred On 1848 April 18
Traveled in John S. Higbee/James W. Bay Company (1852)
1852 May 28 – August 13 (Age 4) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1852 May 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 August 13
Company Arrived
Died
1923 December 26 (Age 75)
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Rufus Benson Liston (1848 - 1923) Profile