Ellis Augustus Eames
Alternate Names
Elias Ames
Birth Date
On 1809 January 19 (Born)
Death Date
On 1882 October 11 (Died)
Gender
Male
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Pioneer
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Born in Mentor, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
1809 January 19
Mother
Julia Bacon
Father
Benjamin Eames
Served in
Eastern States Mission
1834 (Age 24)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, United States
Married
Olive Jane Gibbs
1834 June 5 (Age 25)
Served in
Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 (Age 35)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Purpose was to preach the gospel and assist in Joseph Smith's presidential campaign.
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Date Details
On 1844
Released
On 1844 April 15
Called
Traveled in
Brigham Young Vanguard Company
1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 38)
Pioneers in Company
Date Details
On 1847 April 16
Joined Company
On 1847 July 21
Company Arrived
Traveled in
Company Unknown
1849 (Age 39)
Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Circa 1849
Joined Company
Circa 1849
Company Arrived
Married
Sarah Elizabeth Haskell
1850 November 24 (Age 41)
Died in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, United States
1882 October 11 (Age 73)
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Ellis Augustus Eames (1809 - 1882) Profile
Ellis Augustus Eames (1809 - 1882) Profile
Sources
Person
1850 Utah Census
1850 Utah Census.
1850 Utah Census, Utah County
1850 Utah Census, Utah County.
1860 California Census
1860 California Census.
Mission
Historical Department journal history of the Church
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 6 August 1834, Page 2.
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 15 April 1844, Page 1-5.
Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 15 April 1844
Pioneer
Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal
Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal, April.
Transcript for Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal, 1847 April-July
Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Journal
Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Journal, April.
Transcript for Amasa M. Lyman collection, 1832-1877, Journal, 1847 April 8-September 10, 1-26 and 1-10
Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal
Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal, April.
Transcript for Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal, 1847 April-June
William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2
William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2, Vol. 2.
Transcript for William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2) Volume 2, 1847
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