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1847–1868

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12 June 1855
Death Date
30 September 1936
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John Louis Cowdell

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  • His obituary says he crossed the plains with his mother (Ann Kindler Cowdell) who crossed the plains under the surname of Firth. He is listed on the manifest of the ship Cynosure in 1863 as John L. Firth. Birth date is confirmed by West Jordan record of members at the time of a rebaptism on 14 August 1864.

Company Unknown (1863)

  • Age at Departure: 7

Traveled with

  • Ann Cowdell (Age: 44)
  • William S. Firth Jr. (Age: 44)
  • William Burton Firth (Age: 13)
  • Emily Mary Firth (Age: 9)

Sources

  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • "John Louis Cowdell," Deseret News , 7 Oct. 1936, 8.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1848-1866, Ledger C, p. 661.
  • West Jordan Ward, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.