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James Shanks (1809 - 1887) Profile

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James Shanks

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James Shanks

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Born

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Occurred On 1809 August 21

Married Isabella Dock

Joined Charles A. Harper Company

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Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports, 1850-1862

Deseret News

Matthew Rowan autobiography and journals, circa 1848-1863

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886

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Ended On 1855 October 28

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Occurred On 1887 July 24