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.
Born
1839 March 6
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Occurred On 1839 March 6
Traveled in Willard Richards Company (1848)
1848 July 3 – October 10 (Age 9) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1848 July 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1848 October 10
Company Arrived
Traveled in Sixtus E. Johnson Company (1861)
1861 July 14 – September 27 (Age 22) Pioneers in Company
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Started Between 1861 July 14 – 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 September 27
Company Arrived
Traveled in Company Unknown (1863)
1863 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1863
Joined Company
Circa 1863
Company Arrived
Died
1927 December 22 (Age 88)
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Seth Johnson Sr. (1839 - 1927) Profile