Elk Grove Donner Survivor Gravesite
N 38° 24.510 W 121° 23.213
10S E 640842 N 4252372
Elitha Cumi Donner Wilder (survivior of the Donner party)
Waymark Code: WM56P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2005
Views: 79
Born Near Springfield, IL in 1832, Elitha was rescued by the first relief party to reach the tragic scene (of the Donner party disaster). Elitha died July 4, 1923
Marker Number: 719.00
Marker Name: Elitha Cumi Donner Wilder
County: Sacramento
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/08/1960
Location:
Located in the Elk Grove masonic cemetary at the jct of hwy 99 and Elk Grove blvd.
Website: Not listed
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