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William Loyd living with Henry Coker Crawford Co,Ark 1850

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Re: William Loyd living with Henry Coker Crawford Co,Ark 1850

Posted: 21 Jun 2014 6:19PM GMT
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My ggg grandmother was your ggg father's sister, Elizabeth. Nice to meet you! I believe that Henry Coker also brought children of his own along the pioneer trail. They were not, however, in any censuses, so I imagine that they stayed in the Rough & Ready/ placer area of California. The left Crawford County in 1851. This combined family managed to make it all the way across the plains with no casualties. Not so for Henry's sister's children, who had combined in marriage with many of the families massacred some years later at the Mountain Meadows Massacre tragedy (the Baker/Fancher Party). After not being able to obtain land in the 1860's due to the Spanish Land Grant issues then, the family moved to Porterville in 1862, where some members are still today. Either your ancestor or his brother may have become an Indian Agent while the area was being "settled." As well as being one of the first postmasters in the area and innkeeper. The Porterville Library has a wealth of information if you are able to travel there. Many anecdotal stories of faith, loss, life. Call me if you like, Selene Smith 702-409-5874
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