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.
Born
1832 December 28
Date Details
Occurred On 1832 December 28
Traveled in Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 22 (Age 14) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 19 – 22
Company Arrived
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Died
1915 May 9 (Age 82)
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Rufus Bronson Ensign (1832 - 1915) Profile