Rufus Bronson Ensign

Birth Date
On 1832 December 28
Death Date
On 1915 May 9
Gender
Male

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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Died

1915 May 9 (Age 82)

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Occurred On 1915 May 9
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