Pictures from findagrave.comCaroline was born 6 May 1830 in Borden, Kent, England. She is the daughter of Caroline WELLER and William BRENCHLEY. She died 20 November 1910 in Paradise, Cache, Utah. She is buried in the Paradise Cemetery.
She married Thomas OBRAY on 2 August 1857. She was his third wife and second polygamous wife. It is reported that she had 9 children, but I only have record of 8. My direct ancestor is Joseph Brenchley OBRAY.
My dad recently discovered that Caroline (26) was a member of the Hunt Wagon Company that traveled along with the Martin and Willey Handcart companies in 1856. One source states that "Caroline Brenchley of Hunt Co. reportedly traveled with Wiseman family to help care for their “blind daughter.” This was more likely Ruth Billington (64) of company."
She married Thomas OBRAY on 2 August 1857. She was his third wife and second polygamous wife. It is reported that she had 9 children, but I only have record of 8. My direct ancestor is Joseph Brenchley OBRAY.
My dad recently discovered that Caroline (26) was a member of the Hunt Wagon Company that traveled along with the Martin and Willey Handcart companies in 1856. One source states that "Caroline Brenchley of Hunt Co. reportedly traveled with Wiseman family to help care for their “blind daughter.” This was more likely Ruth Billington (64) of company."
An entry from the Hunt Trail Journal:
Saturday, Oct. 4. Sister Susannah Bruner from Switzerland died somewhat suddenly this morning, although she had been declining for some time past. At 1 o'clock she asked for a drink, and half an hour later she was found dead. This sister, who was buried at 8 o'clock a.m. was 64 years old. The company resumed the journey at 8:30 a.m., passed Chimney Rock at 10 a.m. and camped for the night at 4:45 p.m. near a place where good feed for the cattle was found on some large islands in the river. Caroline Brenchley was re-baptized by Elder John Cunison for the restoration of her health. Marinda Nancy Pay, daughter of Richard and Sarah Pay, died of diarrhea, just before midnight. She was 10 weeks old. Day's journey, 13 miles.
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Husband: Thomas Lorenzo OBRAY
Son: Joseph Brenchley OBRAY
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