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1847–1868

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Birth Date
24 June 1827
Death Date
5 September 1899
Gender
Female
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Martha Woollacott


Alternate Names

    Martha Jones

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  • Martha married George Gwillym Bywater in 1854, after her arrival in the Valley. Further research is needed to identify the name of the company that she traveled with.

    Her travel to Utah is also mentioned in her daughter's obituary.

Company Unknown (1854)

  • Age at Departure: 26

Traveled with

  • Henry Woollacott (Age: 28)
  • Elizabeth Woollacott (Age: 8)
  • Anna Woollacott (Age: 6)
  • Robert Willard Woollacott (Age: Infant)

Sources

  • 1860 Utah Census.
  • "Died" Salt Lake Herald, 6 September 1899, p. 8
  • Find a Grave (Website)
  • "Funerals," Salt Lake Telegram, 5 Feb. 1925, 12.
  • "Mrs. Bywater's Funeral." Salt Lake Tribune, 9 September 1899, p. 5
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger B, p. 12.
  • Saints By Sea: Latter-day Saint Immigration to America