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William Morton Harris

Birth Date
On 1839 October 29 (Born)
Death Date
On 1870 April 11 (Died)
Gender
Male

William immigrated to the United States in 1856. He sailed with his father and brother on the ship called "Caravan." They stayed in New York for a few years before heading to Utah. His mother Rebecca joined them in 1857. William married Jane Carter in New York in 1858. They had their first child while crossing the plains. Evidence from Church financial records confirm that he came to Utah in 1859.

Born

1839 October 29

Date Details

Occurred On 1839 October 29

Married Jane Carter

1858 July 4 (Age 18)

Traveled in George Rowley Company (1859)

1859 June 7 – September 4 (Age 19) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1859 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 4
Company Arrived

Died

1870 April 11 (Age 30)
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William Morton Harris (1839 - 1870) Profile
William Morton Harris (1839 - 1870) Profile

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