William Jones

Birth Date
On 1811 July 13
Death Date
On 1856 October 21
Gender
Male

The Jones family sailed to America in 1856 on the S Curling.

Though there is no specific documentary proof, it is believed that William Jones died on 21 October 1856, near Red Butte, after crossing the Platte River for the last time.  The Hodgett and Martin Companies had made the last crossing of the Platte (one right after the other a few days earlier) but the onset of snow stalled both companies at Red Butte.  They were camped within a mile or two of each other."

His death is recorded in the "Life Story of Lucy Oakley Ellsworth White."

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1811 July 13

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Occurred On 1811 July 13
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Joined William B. Hodgetts Company

1856 July 30 – October 21 (Age 45)

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Ended On 1856 October 21
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Died

1856 October 21 (Age 45)

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Occurred On 1856 October 21
Died