James Adams
A sketch of James Adams' life published in the Deseret Evening News, 14 March 1914 says he arrived in Utah in 1852. However, his obituary says he arrived in 1853 with his brother. Both years are wrong. James and his older brother Hugh crossed the Atlantic on the ship John M. Wood in 1854. Both appear in the Salt Lake City Public Works account book in October that same year. Although there is no known roster of the Garn Company, Hugh appears on a compiled (though incomplete), list of the Garn company. Since James' obituary says he arrived in Utah with his brother, we have added his name as well.
His death date is confirmed by his death certificate.
Born
1831 March 9
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Occurred On 1831 March 9
Traveled in Daniel Garn Company (1854)
1854 July 1 – October 1 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started Between 1854 July 1 – 2
Joined Company
Ended On 1854 October 1
Company Arrived
Married Margaret Japp Moffat
1858 February 12 (Age 26)
Died
1914 November 26 (Age 83)
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James Adams (1831 - 1914) Profile