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1847–1868

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Birth Date
10 May 1823
Death Date
10 May 1905
Gender
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Mary Ann Claxton

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  • Mary Ann sailed to America on the 1853 ship Golconda.  Her name is listed as Mary D. Claxton.  Her father George, mother Susannah and sister Susannah is also on this ship.

    Her name is Polly Rycraft on the 1860 Utah census and her surname is Rycraft on her death certificate.  She married James Rycraft.

Joseph W. Young Company (1853)

  • Age at Departure: 30

Traveled with

  • George Claxton (Age: 54)
  • Susannah Claxton (Age: 50)
  • Susannah Claxton (Age: 7)

Sources

  • 1860 Utah Census, Weber County.
  • England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • “Joseph W. Young Company report, 1853 September 22.” In Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports 1850-1862, Reports 1853-1855. (CR 1234 5, Box 1, Folder 34)