Sarah Brereton
Sarah Brereton Bell, a widow, crossed the Atlantic with her daughters Elizabeth and Sarah on the ship Argo in 1850. According to the mother’s obituary they then crossed the plains “in Capt. Tidwell’s company reaching Salt Lake in the fall of 1853.” Actually, the Tidwell Company crossed the plains in 1852. The mother's death date is confirmed by the Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database.
Born
1808 February 15
Date Details
Occurred On 1808 February 15
Traveled in John Tidwell Company (1852)
1852 June 4 – September 23 (Age 44) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1852 June 4
Joined Company
Ended Between 1852 September 10 – 23
Company Arrived
Died
1895 August 20 (Age 87)