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1847–1868

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Birth Date
3 June 1831
Death Date
17 March 1905
Gender
Female
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Clarissa Abby Allen

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  • Evidence that she came to Utah in 1848 comes from church records of rebaptisms. Daughter of Albern and Marcia Allen.

    Her name is listed as "Claressa Abby Clark" on her death certificate.  Her gravestone shows her given name as "Clarrissa," and the census and other records show it as "Clarissa."

Company Unknown (1848)

  • Age at Departure: 17

Traveled with

  • Marcia Allen (Age: 43)
  • Rufus Chester Allen (Age: 20)
  • Marshall Franklin Allen (Age: 14)
  • Rebecca Allen (Age: 10)

Sources

  • 1850 Utah Census.
  • 1900 Utah Census.
  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • Salt Lake Stake, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.
  • Utah Death Certificate Index, 1905-1967.