William Bert Simmons
William initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the George A. Smith/Dan Jones Company in 1849. However, he later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.
Born
1799 April 2
Date Details
Occurred On 1799 April 2
Traveled in George A. Smith/Dan Jones Company (1849)
1849 July 14 – October 30 (Age 50) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1849 July 14
Joined Company
Ended Between 1849 October 26 – 30
Company Arrived
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 57) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Died
1866 August 20 (Age 67)