Church History Biographical Database
James Cowan
With his family James crossed the Atlantic on the ship James Pennell in 1849. He initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in the Moses Clawson Company in 1853. At the time of the 1856 Utah Territorial census he was living in Weber Couty. He 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
1808 December 12
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Occurred On 1808 December 12
Traveled in Moses Clawson Company (1853)
1853 May 21 – September 15 (Age 44) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
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Started On 1853 May 21
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 15
Company Arrived
Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)
1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 47) Pioneers in Company
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Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived
Died
1884 September 6 (Age 75)
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James Cowan (1808 - 1884) Profile