Stephen Kelsey

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On 1829 December 29
Death Date
On 1900 May 22
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Male

Stephen traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Brigham Young Pioneer Company in 1847 and was part of the 8th Company of Ten led by Seth Taft. That same season, he returned to Winter Quarters, with many others, to assist other members of the Church make the trip in 1848. That year he traveled in the Brigham Young Company as well. 

Stephen was not an official member of the Church at the time he traveled with the vanguard company in 1847. However, he did join the Church a few weeks after reaching the Salt Lake Valley. He was baptized by Tarlton Lewis and confirmed by Wilford Woodruff on 8 August 1847 in the Salt Lake Valley.

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1829 December 29

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Occurred On 1829 December 29
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Joined Brigham Young Company

1848 June 5 – September 24 (Age 18)

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Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
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Married Lydia Snider

1851 March 13 (Age 21)

Died

1900 May 22 (Age 70)

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Occurred On 1900 May 22
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