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1847–1868

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Birth Date
28 July 1847
Death Date
7 March 1901
Gender
Female
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Eliza Slater

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  • Although not directly listed in the memorandum book, John (Eliza's father) purchased enough food rations for seven people.  According to New York passenger lists, the Slater's traveled from Liverpool to New York aboard the Colorado, arriving 28 July 1868.

    While traveling within the company Eliza met Richard Moyes, a teamster for the company.  They married just after the company's arrival in the Salt Lake valley in 1868.

Daniel D. McArthur Company (1868)

  • Age at Departure: 21

Traveled with

  • Jane Slater (Age: 47)
  • John Slater (Age: 45)
  • Elizabeth Slater (Age: 17)
  • John Charles Slater (Age: 14)
  • Mary Jane Slater (Age: 13)
  • Joseph Slater (Age: 5)

Sources

  • 1880 Utah Census.
  • 1900 Utah Census.
  • Captain D. D. McArthur, memorandum book, 1868.
  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
  • Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database.