20 Women, 20 Pioneers, and… Finding the 21st

July 24, 2023
Buffalo-Chips

A study of just a couple distant strands of my family and the women who withstood so much, enabling us to stand here today.  They are often the forgotten, the underestimated, and yet they carried the weight of family in the quest for a new life at the end of the Oregon Trail.

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Harriet Ellen Snider

 My 2nd cousin four times removed

Harriet Ellen traveled with the Sixtus E. Johnson Company (1861), a wagon company. They departed from Florence, Nebraska on 14 July 1861. Harriet Ellen was 37 years old at departure and traveled for 75 days.

Four women, including a young girl in a white dress, pose for a sepia-toned portrait, showcasing familial bonds and historical attire from the late 19th century.

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Diadamia Wheeler Johnson

 My 3rd cousin three times removed

Diadamia Wheeler traveled with the Sixtus E. Johnson Company (1861), a wagon company. They departed from Florence, Nebraska on 14 July 1861. Diadamia Wheeler was 5 years old at departure and traveled for 75 days.

A woman with dark hair, wearing a vintage dress, gazes directly at the viewer. The monochrome portrait captures a solemn expression.

James Harlow Carlton/James Withroe Canning – Interview with Aunt Ethel (Hawkins) Mangum

JAMES HARLOW CARLTON/THOMAS CANNING from Material Taped in an Interview with Aunt Ethel Hawkins Mangum on 31 Janaury 1980 and from Photostatic Copies of Material obtained from Aunt Ethel and from others…

Life Story of Harriet Ellen Carlton

I was born the 13th of August 1873 at Hillsdale, Utah. My parents are James Harlow Carlton and Didamia Wheeler Johnson. My Father being a wanderer, we moved several times but I do not remember much…

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Naomi Roxanna LeBaron

 My 2nd cousin five times removed

Naomi Roxanna traveled with the Brigham Young Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 5 June 1848. Naomi Roxanna was 31 years old at departure and traveled for 107 days.

A historical portrait of a middle-aged woman wearing a checkered dress and a white collar, emphasizing her solemn expression and significance in the past.

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Melissa Bloomfield LeBaron

 My 2nd cousin five times removed

Melissa Bloomfield traveled with her husband, Benjamin Franklin Johnson, and children, with the Willard Richards Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 3 July 1848. Melissa Bloomfield was 27 years old at departure and traveled for 99 days.

LeBaron family portrait taken in Utah after their arrival, featuring parents and children dressed in 19th-century clothing.

History of Benjamin Franklin Johnson – He was born July 28, 1818 at Pomphret, Chautaqua County, New York. He was the son of Ezekiel Johnson and Julia Hills. He was converted to the Gospel and was…

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Martha Aurelia Johnson

 My 3rd cousin three times removed

Martha Aurelia traveled with the Sixtus E. Johnson Company (1861), a wagon company. They departed from Florence, Nebraska on 14 July 1861. Martha Aurelia was 2 years old at departure and traveled for 75 days.

A historical portrait of a woman in early 20th-century attire, featuring a formal dress and a scarf. The image highlights her serious expression.

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Mary Julia Johnson

 My 3rd cousin three times removed

Mary Julia traveled with the Sixtus E. Johnson Company (1861), a wagon company. They departed from Florence, Nebraska on 14 July 1861. Mary Julia was 19 years old at departure and traveled for 75 days.

A vintage black-and-white photograph of a multi-generational family, including men, women, and children, posing together with period clothing.

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Harriet Josephine Johnson

 My 3rd cousin three times removed

Harriet Josephine traveled with the Sixtus E. Johnson Company (1861), a wagon company. They departed from Florence, Nebraska on 14 July 1861. Harriet Josephine was 10 years old at departure and traveled for 75 days.

A historical family portrait featuring six adults and four children, seated and standing, in late 19th-century attire, set against a faded backdrop.
A vintage photograph of a woman holding a baby, both dressed in period clothing, capturing a moment of maternal bond.

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Karren Johansdatter

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Karren traveled with the Canute Peterson Company (1856), a wagon company. They departed from Florence, Nebraska on 27 June 1856. Karren was 30 years old at departure and traveled for 81 days.

Historical collage featuring a vintage black-and-white photo of settlers with a wagon in a landscape, along with images and names of John and Karen Hansen Anderson.

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Sarah Melissa Holman

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Sarah Melissa traveled with the Brigham Young Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 5 June 1848. Sarah Melissa was 9 years old at departure and traveled for 107 days.

A historical black-and-white photograph of a large family group from the late 19th century, showcasing adults and children in period clothing.

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Julia Didamia Johnson

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Julia Didamia traveled with the Willard Richards Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 3 July 1848. Julia Didamia was 2 years old at departure and traveled for 99 days.

A large family poses together in an old photograph, showcasing traditional clothing styles from the late 19th century, indicating a historical context.

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Sarah Agnes LeBaron

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Sarah Agnes traveled with the Moses Daley Freight Train (1853). They departed from Council Bluffs, Iowa on 6 July 1853. Sarah Agnes was 1 years old at departure and traveled for 83 days.

Portrait of a 19th-century woman in a dark dress adorned with white floral embellishments, highlighting historical fashion and women's roles.

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Susan Adeline Holman

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Susan Adeline traveled with the Brigham Young Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 5 June 1848. Susan Adeline was 6 years old at departure and traveled for 107 days.

Portrait of a woman from the late 19th century, wearing a dark, ornate dress. She has a serious expression and shoulder-length hair, embodying the era's style.

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Melissa Almera Johnson

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Melissa Almera traveled with the Willard Richards Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 3 July 1848. Melissa Almera was 4 years old at departure and traveled for 99 days.

Portrait of an elderly woman with light-colored hair and a serious expression, wearing a white blouse with a dark collar, capturing a historical figure.

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Esther Melita Johnson

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Esther Melita traveled with the Willard Richards Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 3 July 1848. Esther Melita was 0 years old at departure and traveled for 99 days.

Black and white portrait of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a dark dress and a lace collar. This historical image reflects 19th-century fashion.

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Harriet Naomi Holman

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

Harriet Naomi traveled with the Brigham Young Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 5 June 1848. Harriet Naomi was 14 years old at departure and traveled for 107 days.

Black and white portrait of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a dark dress and a lace collar. This historical image reflects 19th-century fashion.

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Melissa Bloomfield LeBaron

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

At 2 years old, Melissa Bloomfield departed in 1854 and traveled with Company Unknown (1854).

A handwritten letter filled with closely spaced cursive text, showcasing personal thoughts and correspondence. The letter's vintage appearance adds historical context.

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Esther Ellis LeBaron

 My 3rd cousin four times removed

At 0 years old, Esther Ellis departed in 1854 and traveled with Company Unknown (1854).

Three women in late 19th-century attire pose together in a faded outdoor setting, conveying a sense of historical significance and femininity.

Esther Ellis (Ella) LeBARON Daughter of David T. LeBaron and Esther M. Johnson. Born 27 November 1853, at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Married John Morrill, 18 May 1874. Died 25 February 1932.

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Mary Ellen Frost

 My 3rd cousin five times removed

Mary Ellen traveled with the Willard Richards Company (1848), a wagon company. They departed from Winter Quarters, Nebraska on 3 July 1848. Mary Ellen was 21 years old at departure and traveled for 99 days.

Portrait of a woman in 19th-century attire, showcasing her serious expression and traditional hairstyle. Relevant to discussions on historical figures or genealogy.

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Elizabeth Diana Harris

 My 3rd cousin five times removed

At 14 years old, Elizabeth Diana departed in 1847 and traveled with Company Unknown (1847).

19th-century portrait of a woman in a dark dress with ornate earrings, capturing historical fashion and personal identity.

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Abby Caroline Harris

 My 3rd cousin five times removed

At 11 years old, Abby Caroline departed in 1847 and traveled with Company Unknown (1847).

Portrait of an older woman with glasses and a high-collared dress, conveying a sense of wisdom and history. Relevant to discussions of women's roles in the past.

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And these 20 women led me to find an entirely new line of Goddard’s within my family:

Hannah Maria Goddard (1828-1919)

See her on the Stories page in the Contributor’s List

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