Ezra Taft Benson

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• FamilySearch ID: KWJH-CWG
• Initiatory (LDS): 15 Dec 1845, NAUVO
• Census: 1860, Logan, Cache, Utah, United States

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SOURCE: Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register 1845-46

SOURCE: Hearthrobs of the West. Carter, Kate Volume: 8 Page: 56 Volum e : 3 Page: 294 Guide to Mormon Diaries and Autobiographies. Bitton, Davi s

SOURCE: Pioneers of 1847. Easton, Susan W.

SOURCE: Rosters of Pioneers 1847

SOURCE: Book of Patriarchal Blessings Index (Pat Bless) Volume: 4 Pag e : 2 36

SOURCE: Mormon Manuscripts to 1846. Andrus, Hyrum. 1977

SOURCE: Progressive Men of Bannock, Bear Lake...Counties, ID. 1904

SOURCE: Nauvoo: Early Mormon...Series, 1839-1846. Platt, Lyman. 1980

!Treasures of Pioneer History. Carter, Kate Volume: 3 Page: 485

!Improvement Era Volume: 59 Page: 234

SOURCE: The Revelations of Joseph Smith. Cook, Lyndon. 1981 Page: 300

SOURCE: LDS Biographical Encyclopedia. Jenson, Andrew. 1951 Volume: 1 Pa g e:99-100 Volume: 4 Page: 339 Volume: 4 Page: 694

SOURCE: Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah. Esshom, Frank. 1913 Page: 750

!Illinois, Nauvoo City Tax Lists 1841-44

Pioneer
Brigham Young Pioneer Company (1847) Approximate age at departure: 36
The original pioneer company consisted of 142 men, 3 women, and 2 Childr e n, and 72 wagons when they left the outfitting post of Winter Quarters , N ebraska. They covered the 1031 miles of the trail in 111 days and arr ive d in the Salt Lake Valley 21-24 July 1847.

Ezra T. Benson Company (1849) Age at departure: 38
The company began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Io w a. They combined with the George A. Smith company as they traveled clo s e together crossing the plains.

Orson Pratt/Ezra T. Benson/Ira Eldredge Company (1854) Age at departur e : 4 3
Initially this company was the Orson Pratt/Horace S. Eldredge company. L a ter it became the Ezra T. Benson and Ira Eldredge Company. They left t h e Missouri River late in July.

Company Unknown (1857) Age at departure: 46

Orson Pratt/Ezra T. Benson Company (1858) Age at departure: 47
A small group of returning missionaries and others from Californi a t o o k a steamer from San Francisco to Los Angeles, then traveled to S an B ernardino, from which place they quickly traveled overland to Utah.

Ezra T. Benson was the first son of John and Chloe Taft Benson of Worces t er County, Massachusetts. His father was a farmer and a very industrio u s man - a quality which his son inherited - and Ezra T. lived at hom e h e l ping him on the farm until he was sixteen years old. Then, he we n t t o live with his sister, Abby Ann Benson and her husband, Calvin Raw so n, who we re keeping a hotel in the center of town of Uxbridge, Mass . H e remained working for them for three years. His grandfather, Easmo n Taft , was also a farmer, and while engaged in the field, he fell and d ied sud denly on the 29th of April 1829 at Uxbridge. At the age of ninete en his g randmother, Hannah Taft, requested him to take charge of the far m.

Apostle, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, settler of Cac h e V a lley. Member of first Mormon pioneer company arriving in Salt La k e Valle y, July 24, 1847. He is also the great grandfather of Ezra Taf t B enson, thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d ay S aints.

(son of John Benson and Chloe Taft of Mendon, Worcester county, Massachu s etts). Born February 22, 1811, at Mendon, Massachusetts. Came to Utah J ul y 24, 1847, captain second ten, Brigham Young first division, and on A ugu st 2 with Porter Rockwell, returned to meet the incoming immigrant t r ai n s with mail, and a special letter from President Young. Having per forme d their mission they returned and on the Big Sandy met the memorabl e expe dition east-bound for Winter Quarters, headed by President Young , an d re t urned east with the caravan. The following year, May 7, 1848 , with par t of his numerous family he joined the exodus for Utah that le ft Winter Q uarters practically uninhabited.

Married: Pamelia Andrus January 1, 1832 (daughter of Jonathan Harvey A n drus and Lucina Parsons, married July 16, 1807). She was born October 2 1 , 1809, and came to Utah in 1848.

Their children:

Chloe Jane;
Adin Parsons;
Jonathan;
Harvey;
Charles Taft;
Emma Parsons born February 28, 1842, married Bolivar Roberts;
Isabella born March 9, 1846, married William Goodwin;
Charlotte Taft born July 4, 1851, married W. S. Narcross.

Married: Adeline Brooks Andrus April 27, 1844, Nauvoo, Illinois. (daug h ter of Jonathan Harvey Andrus and Lucina Parsons), who was born Marc h 1 8 , 1813, Windsor, Connecticut. Came to Utah October 2, 1847.

Their children:

George Taft born May 1, 1846, married Louisa Ballif December 20, 1 8 67;
Florence Adeline born September 17, 1851, died December 24, 1 852;
Frank born October 13, 1853, married Amanda Eliason.

Married: Eliza Perry March 4, 1847, Council Bluffs, Iowa (daughter o f J ohn Perry and Grace Ann W. Williams, pioneers July, 1849). She was bo rn M arch 30, 1829, and came to Utah 1848 with husband.

Their children:

Alice Eliza born August 11, 1848, married James Goodwin December 2 0 , 1867;
John Perry born September 24, 1849, married Evalina Hales 1870;
Malina A. born September 27, 1851, married Frederick Goodwin 1874;
Orion W. born October 4, 1853, married Harriet Williams October 1 6 , 1876;
Carrie S. born May 22, 1860, married William J. J. Price 1890;
Abbie Delia born October 16, 1862, married Hyrum Thatcher 1884;
Grace A. born January 31, 1867, married John E. Price 1893.

Married: Mary Knight (daughter of James Knight and Maria Wallace, pion e ers 1852, Edward Hunter company). She was born January 29, 1829, Worces te r, England.

Their children:

Louise, married Charles Bruce;
Heber, died;
Moroni born November 8, 1861;
Lorenzo T. born August 3, 1863, married Margaret A. Morgan March 29 , 1 884;
Joseph born July 13, 1865, married Sigrid L. Larson September 24, 189 0 ;
Ida born April 16, 1867, married Edward Lewis December 30, 1889;
Don Carlos born September 29, 1869, married Lillian Hurst April 26, 1 8 99.

Married: Elizabeth Golliaher June 8, 1852, Salt Lake City (daught e r o f William C. Golliaher and Elizabeth Orton), who was born Decembe r 30 , 1831.

Their children:

Fred Golliaher born January 17, 1854, married Clara J. Rice;
Brigham Young born December 17, 3858, married Margret Ann Adams;
Luella born November 1860, married Harvey W. Curtis;
William C. born November 1862, married Ida M. Mason;
Hyrum Smith born May 3, 1864, married Nana Rice;
Edith born April 22, 1867, married William B. Parkinson;
Lizzie born July 9, 1869, married Evan R. Owen.

Married: Mary Larsen September 3, 1866 (daughter of Magnus and Mary La r sen), who was born December 19, 1843.

Their children:

Walter born June 17, 1867;
Henry T. born March 19, 1869, married Selma Lundberg October 4, 19 0 6.

Families resided in Salt Lake City and Logan, Utah.

Ordained member high council of the twelve apostles July 16, 1846; presi d ent Boston conference 1844-45; missionary in eastern states; missionar y t o England 1856, and presided over the British mission. In 1864 he, wi th A postle Lorenzo Snow, Elders Joseph F. Smith, William W. Cluff and Al ma L . Smith were sent on a special mission to the Sandwich Islands to se t i n order the affairs of the church, which they successfully accomplish ed , returning in 1865. Took active part in organization of provisional g ove rnment of Deseret; member house branch of legislature several sessio n s , 1 859-69. Contractor on Central Pacific. Preeminently connected wit h th e settlement of Cache valley. Died September 3, 1869, Ogden, Utah.

Ezra married Pamelia Andrus on 1 Jan 1831 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Pamelia (daughter of Jonathan Harvey Andrus and Lucina Pearson) was born on 21 Oct 1809 in Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 14 Sep 1877 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charles Agustus Benson was born on 26 Sep 1832 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 14 Oct 1833 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; was buried in 1833 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
2. Chloe Jane Benson was born in 1835 in Holland, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States; died in 1835 in Holland, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
3. Charles Augustus Benson was born on 9 Jul 1837 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, United States; died on 18 Feb 1873.
4. Jonathan Parsons Benson was born in Mar 1841 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States; died in Mar 1841 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States.
5. Adin Parsons Benson was born in Mar 1841 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States; died in Mar 1841 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States.
6. Pamelia Emma Benson was born on 28 Feb 1842 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States; died on 10 Feb 1892 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
7. Harvey Andrus Benson was born on 26 Sep 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States; died on 26 Sep 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States.
8. Isabella Benson was born on 9 Mar 1846 in Richardson's Point, Van Buren, Iowa, United States; died on 10 Feb 1922 in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States; was buried in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States.
9. Charlotte Taft Benson was born on 4 Jul 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 30 Nov 1918 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

Ezra married Adeline Brooks Andrus on 27 Apr 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States. Adeline (daughter of Jonathan Harvey Andrus and Lucina Pearson) was born on 18 Mar 1813 in Northbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 20 Apr 1898 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. George Taft Benson was born on 1 May 1846 in Garden Grove, Decatur, Iowa, United States; died on 16 May 1919 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 20 May 1919 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.
2. Florence Adeline Benson was born on 17 Sep 1851 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 25 Dec 1852 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
3. Nellie Benson was born on 30 Nov 1851 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 24 Jan 1885 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 26 Jan 1885 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
4. Frank Andrus Benson was born on 16 Oct 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 5 May 1937 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 8 May 1937 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
5. Samuel Benson was born in 1853 in Cache, Utah, United States.

Ezra married Eliza Ann Perry on 4 Mar 1847 in Winter Quarters, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Eliza (daughter of John Perry and Grace Ann Williams) was born on 30 Mar 1828 in Bishop's Frome, Herefordshire, England; was christened on 3 Apr 1828 in Bishop's Frome, Herefordshire, England; died on 30 Apr 1913 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 5 May 1913 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alice Eliza Benson was born on 11 Aug 1848 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States; died on 3 Jun 1923 in Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon, United States; was buried in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.
2. John Perry Benson was born on 24 Sep 1849 in Sweetwater, Wyoming, United States; died on 4 Jan 1921 in Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, United States; was buried on 8 Jan 1921 in Bountiful, Davis, Utah, United States.
3. Malina Adelaide Benson was born on 21 Sep 1851 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 31 Jul 1918; was buried in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
4. Orrin William Benson was born on 4 Oct 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 17 May 1917 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried on 20 May 1917 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.
5. Carrie Stella Benson was born on 22 May 1860 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 15 Mar 1928 in Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, United States; was buried on 19 Mar 1928 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
6. Abbie Della Benson was born on 16 Oct 1862 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 22 Oct 1925 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
7. Grace Ann Benson was born on 31 Jan 1867 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 15 Dec 1924 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.

Ezra married Elizabeth Gollaher on 4 Jun 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of William Culbertson Gollaher and Elizabeth Orton) was born on 30 Dec 1831 in Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois, United States; died on 4 May 1904 in Wellsville, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Fredrick Gollaher Benson was born on 17 Jan 1855 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 6 Jan 1915 in Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana, United States.
2. Brigham Young Benson was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 11 Jul 1938 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 14 Jul 1938 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.
3. Luella Gollaher Benson was born on 12 Nov 1860 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 22 Jul 1881 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 26 Jul 1881 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.
4. William C Benson was born on 11 Nov 1862 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died in Sep 1937 in Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana, United States.
5. Hyrum Smith Benson was born on 3 May 1864 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 4 May 1935 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
6. Edith Benson was born on 22 Apr 1867 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 11 Feb 1925 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 14 Feb 1925 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.
7. Lizzie Gollaher Benson was born on 9 Jul 1869 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 30 Jul 1946 in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, United States; was buried on 2 Aug 1946 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.

Ezra married Olive Mary Knight on 12 Jul 1851 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Olive (daughter of James Knight and Maria Wallace) was born on 24 Jan 1830 in Elmbridge, Worcestershire, England; was christened on 28 Feb 1830 in Elmbridge, Worcestershire, England; died on 27 Mar 1905 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Louisa Benson was born on 29 Jun 1852 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 29 Nov 1878; was buried on 3 Dec 1878 in Logan City Cemetery, Cache, Utah, United States.
2. Heber Benson was born about 1860 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died before 1868.
3. Moroni Benson was born on 5 Nov 1861 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 8 Jan 1934 in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States; was buried on 10 Jan 1934 in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States.
4. Lorenzo Taft Benson was born on 3 Aug 1863 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 6 Nov 1950 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 8 Nov 1950 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
5. Joseph Benson was born on 13 Jul 1865 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 5 Jun 1941; was buried in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
6. Ida May Benson was born on 16 Apr 1867 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 30 Jun 1929 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 3 Jul 1929 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
7. Don Carlos Benson was born on 29 Sep 1869 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 19 Jan 1935 in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States; was buried in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.

Ezra married Mary Marie Larsen on 15 Sep 1866 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Mary (daughter of Lars Magnus Larsen and Maren Hansen) was born on 19 Dec 1843 in Røstofte, Vordingborg, Sjælland, Kongeriget Danmark; died on 21 Feb 1926 in Petersboro, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 24 Feb 1926 in Mendon, Cache, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Walter Taft Benson was born on 17 Jun 1867 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 6 Jun 1957 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried on 7 Jun 1957 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.
2. Henry Taft Benson was born on 19 Mar 1869 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; died on 24 Feb 1947 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States; was buried on 28 Feb 1947 in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States.

Ezra married Desdemona Wadsworth Fullmer on 26 Jan 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States, and was divorced. Desdemona (daughter of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfass) was born on 6 Oct 1809 in Huntington Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 9 Feb 1886 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried on 11 Feb 1886 in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ezra married Lucinda Burton on 18 Mar 1847 in Winter Quarters, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Lucinda (daughter of William Burton and Elizabeth) was born on 22 Oct 1825 in Ulysses, Tompkins, New York, United States; died on 1 Oct 1863 in Unionville, Monroe, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LLMX-MMW
• Initiatory (LDS): 25 Apr 1929, LOGAN

John married Chloe Taft on 20 Oct 1805 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Chloe (daughter of Eastman Taft and Hannah Taft) was born on 7 Jul 1785 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 25 Apr 1826 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-LGG
• Initiatory (LDS): 10 Dec 1886, LOGAN

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-6XX
• Initiatory (LDS): 29 Sep 1920

John married Mary Holbrook on 9 Nov 1780 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Mary (daughter of Sylvanus Holbrook and Thankful Thayer) was born on 1 Feb 1762 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 27 Dec 1814 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-6F9
• Initiatory (LDS): 19 Jun 1919, LOGAN

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• FamilySearch ID: LVH5-DVB
• Initiatory (LDS): 18 Feb 1932, ARIZO

Eastman married Hannah Taft on 19 Apr 1784 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Taft and Elisabeth Cummings) was born on 1 Nov 1763 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 3 Jul 1832 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LDMH-33F
• Initiatory (LDS): 3 Sep 1926, SLAKE

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-6FS
• Initiatory (LDS): 11 Mar 1920, LOGAN

Benoni married Abigail White in 1741 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Abigail (daughter of Captain Joseph White and Prudence Smith) was born on 27 Jan 1723 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 4 May 1751 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: L8Q3-YQ9
• Initiatory (LDS): 3 Feb 1898, SLAKE

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• FamilySearch ID: LZGL-YMH
• Initiatory (LDS): 10 Dec 1926, SLAKE

Sylvanus married Thankful Thayer on 14 Apr 1748 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Thankful (daughter of Samuel Thayer and Mary Sampson) was born on 4 Aug 1725 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; died on 10 Dec 1798 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-62X
• Initiatory (LDS): 13 Jan 1904

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-X4W
• Initiatory (LDS): 13 Mar 1931, SLAKE

Jacob married Esther Marsh on 13 Feb 1745 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Esther (daughter of John Marsh and Abigail Eastman) was born on 28 Jun 1726 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; died on 14 Mar 1802 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LKKM-X4S
• Initiatory (LDS): 21 Feb 1929, ALBER

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• FamilySearch ID: LDM4-477
• Initiatory (LDS): 8 Feb 1932, ARIZO

Joseph married Elisabeth Cummings on 12 Feb 1752 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Elisabeth died on 27 Aug 1770 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LTYS-H5B
• Initiatory (LDS): 23 Jan 2018, PROVO