John Bussey Shorten

Birth Date
On 1835 February 22
Death Date
On 1922 May 12
Gender
Male

He began with the 1856 Edward Martin Company and transferred to the 1856 Dan Jones/John A. Hunt Company. He was among the small group of men who remained behind at Devil's Gate until spring to guard the personal belongings of the emigrants who had been rescued.

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Born

1835 February 22

Date Details

Occurred On 1835 February 22
Birth

Joined Edward Martin Company

1856 July 28 – November 30 (Age 21)

Joined John A. Hunt Company

1856 August 1 – December 10 (Age 21)

Married Elizabeth Smith

1874 (Age 38)

Died

1922 May 12 (Age 87)

Date Details

Occurred On 1922 May 12
Died