William Barker Twitchell
He came to Utah in 1851; Father and Mother are listed here in pencil as Col. Eli Twitchell and Sophyonia Barker; Md Augusta Hawkins. FamilySearch: Alt birth month of August; middle name: Barker Alternate spelling: Twitchel
Evidence that William traveled to Utah between 1851 and 1853 is based on census and genealogical records. Biographical sources state that he came in 1851, but the first primary documentation of his presence in Utah is his marriage in March 1854.
At the end of a mission to Canada, William returned home with the John W. Berry Company in 1858.
Born in Portland, Maine
1829 October 1
Mother
Sophronia Barker
Father
Col Eli Twitchell
Date Details
Occurred On 1829 October 1
Traveled in Company Unknown (1847-1868)
1847 – 1868 (Age 17) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1847
Joined Company
Ended On 1868
Company Arrived
Baptized
1852 December 12 (Age 23)
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1857 April 23 – 1858 June 21 (Age 27) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Location Served
Canada
Date Details
Started On 1857 April 23
Called
Ended On 1858 June 21
Released
Traveled in John W. Berry Company (1858)
1858 May 10 – June 21 (Age 28) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1858 May 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 June 21
Company Arrived
Died
1870 June 28 (Age 40)
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William Barker Twitchell (1829 - 1870) Profile
William Barker Twitchell (1829 - 1870) Profile