Rufus Bronson Ensign
Rufus initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge 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 confirmed by his death certificate.
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1832 December 28
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Occurred On 1832 December 28
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Joined Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company
1847 June 17 – September 22 (Age 14)
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Ended Between 1847 September 19 – 22
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Joined Rescue Companies
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 23)
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Ended On 1856 December 15
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1915 May 9 (Age 82)
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Occurred On 1915 May 9
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Rufus Bronson Ensign (1832 - 1915) Profile