George Augustus Neal

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George Augustus Neal, aged 57, and his wife, Asenath Cooley, aged 53, joined the Henry W. Miller Company of about 229 individuals and 63 wagons as it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs) bound for Utah Territory. Members of the company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley 10 September - 2 October 1852.
In 1860, George had a household of 8, a real wealth of $1800, and a personal wealth of $1500. In 1870, George had a household of 2, a real wealth of $8000 and a personal wealth of $2000. Comments: #21. George came to Utah October, 1852 with the James Brown company. He was a missionary in the United States from 1853-54; president of a branch at Cambria, New York, 1843-52 and a block teacher. He was called by Brigham Young to go south to locate places for the people on the move south in 1857. He was one of the earliest pioneer nurserymen to import fruit trees into Utah from the New England states. He was a veteran of the war of 1812.

George married Asenath Cooley on 30 Jan 1820 in Cambria Twp, Niagara Co, New York. Asenath (daughter of Samuel Cooley and Polly Dike) was born on 27 Aug 1798 in Pittsford, Rutland Co, Vermont; died on 1 Oct 1872 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co, Utah Territory; was buried about Oct 1872 in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake Co, Utah Territory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Melissa Neal was born on 31 Jul 1824 in Cambria Twp, Niagara Co, New York; and died.
2. William Cooley Neal was born on 1 Jul 1828 in Cambria Twp, Niagara Co, New York; and died.