Catherine Pennington

catherine pennington

• General Notes
  • Emigrated: Sept 24, 1872 - sailed on Ship "Minnesota
    
    "THE FOURTH COMPANY GONE. -- On Wednesday the 4th instant another company of Saints, consisting of 602 souls, left Liverpool in the Guion & Co.'s fine steamship Minnesota. Elder George W. Wilkins, returning missionary, has charge of the company. Returning elders James A. Leishman, J. R. Park, C. Madsen, M. Anderson, and P. O. Tommasson form part of this company. Though some of the Saints were quite advanced in years, the company were in good health and excellent spirits, rejoicing that the time of their deliverance had come. We unite in wishing them a safe and speedy journey to their destination." "Wed. 4. [Sep. 1872] -- The steamship Minnesota sailed from Liverpool, England, with 602 Saints, in charge of George W. Wilkins. The company landed in New York, Sept. 17th, and arrived at Salt Lake City, Sept. 26th." ". . . On Friday, Aug. 30, 1872, at 1 o'clock p.m., a company of 260 emigrating Saints sailed from Copenhagen, per steamer 'Cato,' accompanied by the following returning missionaries: Peter O. Thomassen, Christian Madsen, Arne C. Grue and Mons Andersen. On the 2nd of Sept. this company arrived at Hull, England, where the emigrants were served supper at Mr. Lazarus' hotel, and the following day they took [a] train to Liverpool, arriving there on the 3rd at 11 a.m. The sisters were at once conveyed by omnibus to the steamer 'Minnesota,' while the brethren assisted in the handling of the baggage. At 9 p.m. all went on board, and the following day (Wednesday, Sept. 4th ) the ship sailed from Liverpool, Elder George W. Wilkins having charge of the company. No deaths occurred at sea, but the company was increased by the arrival of two babies. On the 16th, the steamer anchored near Castle Garden, New York, and the next day (Sept. 17th ) the emigrants went ashore. On the 18th they boarded the train and traveled via Pittsburg, Chicago, Omaha, etc., to Salt Lake City, Utah. One child died on the train and was buried in Chicago. Halfway between Ogden and Salt Lake City the company was met by President Brigham Young, Elder Daniel H. Wells and other leading men, who immediately went through the cars, bidding their brethren and sisters from afar a hearty welcome to Zion. On their arrival in Salt Lake City, Sept. 26, 1872 , the emigrants were taken to the Music Hall, where a sumptuous dinner was awaiting them. In course of the two following days the company was dissolved, friends and relatives taking the newcomers to temporary homes. .
    
    Rose Berry West
    
    . . . In the fall of 1872, on September 4, we sailed on the sailing vessel, Minnesota, under the able direction of George W. Wilkins for Utah along with 602 other Saints. At one time during the trip there was a severe storm on the ocean and the waves were so high they washed way over the deck. We all prayed though and landed safe in New York on September 17th and from there we took a train direct to Ogden, arriving on September 26th. . . . [p.157]
    
    Catherine PENNINGTON
    Standardized: Catherine Pennington
    Born:
    1824
    Origin:
    Eccleston, near Prescott, Engl
    Occupation:
    Unknown
    Voyage:
    Liverpool to New York
    4 Sep 1872 - 16 Sep 1872
    Voyage Accounts:
    Accounts for this voyage
    Ship:
    Minnesota
    Family Members
    
    * Edward PENNINGTON - age 51 (b. 1821), from Eccleston, Prescott, England
    * Isabella PENNINGTON - age 21 (b. 1851), from Eccleston, Prescott, England
    * Edward, Jr. PENNINGTON - age 19 (b. 1853), from Eccleston, Prescott, England
    * Catherine PENNINGTON - age 11 (b. 1861), from Eccleston, near Prescott, Engl
    * Annie PENNINGTON - age 7 (b. 1865), from Eccleston, near Prescott, Engl
    * Susannah PENNINGTON - age 6 (b. 1866), from Eccleston, Prescott, England