• The McNichols sisters were orphans and were traveling with their uncle and grandfather. Although the company records do not list them explicitly, they do list their uncle, John W. Vance as head of household and that he was traveling with a group of seven. Later, in the Valley, they are seen living in his household.

John Tidwell Company (1852)

• Age at Departure: 13

Sources

• "5th Company," Deseret News, 18 September 1852, 2.
• 5th Company of 50 report, 1852 September 14.  
• Alpine Ward, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.
• Salt Lake City, Utah Cemetery Records, 1848-1992.