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1847–1868

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Birth Date
6 September 1844
Death Date
27 April 1886
Gender
Male
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John Williamson

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  • The Williamson family sailed to America in 1856 the ship Horizon.

Edward Martin Company (1856)

  • Age at Departure: 11

Traveled with

  • Ann Polit Williamson (Age: 49)
  • Ellen Williamson (Age: 23)
  • Sarah Williamson (Age: 20)
  • Elizabeth Anne Williamson (Age: 19)
  • Mary L Williamson (Age: 17)
  • William Williamson (Age: 14)
  • Betsy Williamson (Age: 3)

Sources

  • Handcart Veterans Association. Handcart Veterans Association scrapbook, 1906-1914, folder 7. 
  • Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 30 November 1856, 7, 70.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger B, p. 234.
  • Rogerson, Josiah, "Martin's Handcart Company, 1856 [No. 10]," Salt Lake Herald , 8 Dec. 1907.
  • Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database.