Americus Wiatt was the captain of a ship sailing to California; probably taking people for the gold-rush.
His pregnant wife, Lucy, accompanied him.
Lucy died off the coast of Panama in child birth. Her twin girls are buried with her at Independence.
Americus Wiatt was the captain of a ship sailing to California; probably taking people for the gold-rush.
His pregnant wife, Lucy, accompanied him.
Lucy died off the coast of Panama in child birth. Her twin girls are buried with her at Independence.
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In memory of
Lucy Lee Wiatt
Who departed this life
Aug 10, 1854
at sea. Lat 4.30 N Long 85 W
on a voyage to Salinas Bay, C.A.
Aged 29 yrs 10 mos
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