The Journey of the George and Ann Prior Jarvis Family from England to Deseret

England to Boston The journey from England to America, as told by Ann Prior Jarvis
The Jarvis Family Onboard SS George Washington Information about the ship and the journey, compiled in 1999.			SS George Washington
Boston to Florence The journey from Boston to Florence, as told by Ann Prior Jarvis A Story of Anne Catherine Jarvis Milne A seven year old's encounter with Indians in Winter Quarters.
Story of George and Ann Prior Jarvis' walk across the plains He told the Lord that he'd get to Utah even if he had to walk all the way to get there. Thanks to unkindness by the driver of the wagon carrying their goods, that's just what he did. As told by a granddaughter, Eleanor Jarvis Seegmiller.			A Wagon Train

Brigham Loses His Boots
Brigham ignored his mother and ended up walking barefoot the rest of the way to the Salt Lake valley.
Jesse Murphy Wagon Train Narrative
A Narrative of events that occurred during the journey of the Jesse Murphy Wagon Train. Used here courtesy of the The Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database.
Roster of the 1860 Jesse Murphy wagon train
This roster lists George and Ann Prior Jarvis and their family as members of the wagon train captained by Jesse Murphy. It is interesting to note that this is one of the few places where George's middle name, Franklin, was used.
Trail Reports
Excerpts from newspapers. They received regular reports of companies on the trail. Used here courtesy of the The Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database.

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From England to Deseret

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