John Bussey Shorten
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.
Born
1835 February 22
Date Details
Occurred On 1835 February 22
Traveled in Edward Martin Company (1856)
1856 July 28 – November 30 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 30
Company Arrived
Traveled in John A. Hunt Company (1856)
1856 August 1 – December 10 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1856 August 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 10
Company Arrived
Married Elizabeth Smith
1874 (Age 38)
Died
1922 May 12 (Age 87)