Erected 1972
SPC
Thomas Rhoades (Rhoads) and others left Iowa as an exploring group with permission of
Mormon authorities, travelled with Donner, Reed party from Missouri - Hastings cut-off.
Rhoades, wife and 14 children arrived Sacramento Valley October 1846, the first Mormon
family to come overland. Settled near Cosumnes River. Two sons, John and Daniel were in
the first Donner rescue group. Wife Elizabeth died 1847, buried at Benicia. Thomas, four
children returned to Utah 1849. Family contributed greatly to Western U.S. history. About
200 descendants and friends buried here.
Deeded Daughters of Utah Pioneers by Percy Westerberg. Sacramento County
A picture will follow soon.