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William Byram Pace
Born in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
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Occurred On 1832 February 9
Relationships
Father
Baptized
Joined Mormon Battalion Camp Followers
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Ended On 1847 July 16
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Enrollment
Additional Notes
William was a member of the Mormon Battalion with his father, James Pace. After their service, James was chosen as a captain that led a group back to Winter Quarters from California. They traveled with the Levi W. Hancock/Jefferson Hunt/James Pace/Andrew Lytle Company in 1847.
Joined Levi W. Hancock/Jefferson Hunt/James Pace/Andrew Lytle Company
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Started Between 1847 August 25 – 26
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Ended Between 1847 October 11 – 16
Joined Brigham Young Company
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Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
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In 1848, William traveled with the Brigham Young Company to the Salt Lake Valley as a teamster for the John D. Lee Company. When the company arrived on the upper crossing of the Sweetwater near South Pass in September 1848, they met teams from Salt Lake Valley. They unloaded, and started back east.
Joined James Pace Company
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Ended Between 1850 September 20 – 23
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Additional Notes
The Pace family stayed in Winter Quarters for three years until they had the finances needed to travel to the Salt Lake Valley. The Pace family traveled with the James Pace Company in 1850, with their father as Captain. The Pace family consisted of James and his wife, Lucinda Gibson Strickland, and their seven children, William Byram, Mary Ann, Warren Sidney, Martha Elmina, Margaret Angelina, John Ezra, and Amanda Lucinda. William was appointed hunter for the camp.
Married Epsy Jane Williams
Joined Alexander Williams Company
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Started Circa 1853 April
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Ended Circa 1853 May
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Additional Notes
William again traveled to the Salt Lake Valley from the west coast in the Alexander Williams Company in 1853. His autobiography recounts intense encounters with Native Americans on this trip.
Called as Missionary
1855 April 6 (Age 23)
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Start Date Not Found
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Residence When Called
Mission Qualifier
Married Maria Empey
Died in Orem, Utah, Utah, United States
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Occurred On 1907 June 18
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