Sixtus Ellis Johnson
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.
Several years later, he crossed the plains again with the 1858 Whipple Company. He served as Sergeant of the Guard for this journey.
At the end of a mission, Sixtus crossed the plains a third time on his way home. He was captain of his own company for this trip.
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1829 October 8
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Occurred On 1829 October 8
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Joined Willard Richards Company
1848 July 3 – October 10 (Age 18)
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Ended On 1848 October 10
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Joined Eli Whipple Company
1858 March 17 – June 11 (Age 28)
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Ended On 1858 June 11
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Sixtus E. Johnson Company
1861 July 14 – September 27 (Age 31)
1861 July 14 – September 27 (Age 31)
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Started Between 1861 July 14 – 15
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Ended On 1861 September 27
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1916 June 4 (Age 86)
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Occurred On 1916 June 4
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Sixtus Ellis Johnson (1829 - 1916) Profile