James Blackham
James sailed to America in 1853 on the ship Elvira Owen, and he married Harriet Tucker in Salt Lake City 17 October 1853. She was also a passenger on the Elvira Owen.
James initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Cyrus H. Wheelock Company in 1853. However, he later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.
Born
1830 April 4
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Occurred On 1830 April 4
Traveled in Cyrus H. Wheelock Company (1853)
1853 June 1 – October 6 (Age 23) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1853 June 1
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Ended On 1853 October 6
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Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 26) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1856 October 7
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Ended On 1856 December 15
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Died
1907 April 24 (Age 77)
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James Blackham (1830 - 1907) Profile