Seth Johnson, Sr.
The Johnson Family traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Willard Richards Company in 1848. The Johnson family included Joel Hill and his children from his first marriage Sixtus Ellis, Sariah Anna, Seth Guernsey, and Nephi Johnson, and his two wives Susan Bryant and Janette Fife. Also traveling in the company was Joel’s brother Benjamin Franklin and his wives and children.
In 1861, he assisted his brother's company as a Sergeant of Guard and Captain of Ten.
In 1863, he may have been an out-and-back teamster or traveling on a Church assignment. Evidence from Church records (Perpetual Emigrating Fund) proves he traveled to Utah in 1863.
Seth's death date is confirmed by is death certificate.
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1839 March 6
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Occurred On 1839 March 6
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Joined Willard Richards Company
1848 July 3 – October 10 (Age 9)
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Ended On 1848 October 10
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Joined Sixtus E. Johnson Company
1861 July 14 – September 27 (Age 22)
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Started Between 1861 July 14 – 15
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Ended On 1861 September 27
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1863 (Age 23)
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Occurred Circa 1863
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Circa 1863
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1927 December 22 (Age 88)
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Occurred On 1927 December 22
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Seth Johnson Sr. (1839 - 1927) Profile