James Greenwood Higginson

Birth Date
On 1833 November 15
Death Date
On 1902 December 8
Gender
Male

James arrived in New Orleans in January of 1855 via the ship Clara Wheeler. First documentation to place him in Utah is his marriage in January 1856, which was prior to that year's emigration season. Further research is needed to identify the name of the company he traveled with.

The following year, he returned to the plains as a participant to the rescue efforts to bring in pioneers stranded on the plains of Wyoming.

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1833 November 15

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Occurred On 1833 November 15
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1855 (Age 21)

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Occurred Circa 1855
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Circa 1855
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Joined Rescue Companies

1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 22)

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Ended On 1856 December 15
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Died

1902 December 8 (Age 69)

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Occurred On 1902 December 8
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