James Athay
James, his wife Ellen and children Henry, William and Marintha sailed to America in 1863 on the ship Amazon.
Evidence from emigration and church (Perpetual Emigrating Fund) records proves he traveled to Utah in 1863.
Birth date is confirmed by Eastern Idaho death records and Find A Grave website.
Born in Shipham, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
1830 September 1
Mother
Jane Hares
Father
Francis Athay
Date Details
Occurred On 1830 September 1
Baptized
1857 March 21 (Age 26)
Married Ellen Morris
1857 May 10 (Age 26)
Traveled in Daniel D. McArthur Company (1863)
1863 August 6 – October 3 (Age 32) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1863 August 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1863 October 3
Company Arrived
Died in Paris, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States
1906 February 16 (Age 75)
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James Athay (1830 - 1906) Profile