William Read Smith
Born in Wiltsetown, Athens, Leeds, Upper Canada, British Colonial America
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Occurred On 1826 August 11
Baptized by John Gaylard
Traveled in Allen Taylor Company (1849)
Additional Information
He accompanied Austin Grant during his initial trip to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he moved from Carson Valley back to the Valley in the 1857 Loveland Company, serving as Captain of the 1st division. In 1867, he crossed the plains again when he was returning from a mission in Europe. Further research is need to identify which company he traveled with.
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Started On 1849 July 5
Ended On 1849 October 10
Married Emeline Leavitt
Married Amelia Mariah Cherry
Married Isadora Adeline Brown
Married Mary Elizabeth Ricks
Traveled in Chester Loveland Company (1857)
Additional Information
He accompanied Austin Grant during his initial trip to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he moved from Carson Valley back to the Valley in the 1857 Loveland Company, serving as Captain of the 1st division. In 1867, he crossed the plains again when he was returning from a mission in Europe. Further research is need to identify which company he traveled with.
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Started On 1857 September 26
Ended On 1857 November 1
Served in British Mission
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Residence When Called
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Started On 1865 May 20
Ended On 1867 October 2
Traveled in Company Unknown (1867)
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Additional Information
He accompanied Austin Grant during his initial trip to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he moved from Carson Valley back to the Valley in the 1857 Loveland Company, serving as Captain of the 1st division. In 1867, he crossed the plains again when he was returning from a mission in Europe. Further research is need to identify which company he traveled with.
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Occurred Circa 1867
Circa 1867
Married Eleanor Felshaw
Died in Centerville, Davis, Utah Territory, United States
