Samuel James
Born in Pennsylvania, United States
1806 January 18
Mother
Elizabeth Gallaher
Father
William James
Date Details
Occurred On 1806 January 18
Baptized
1836 (Age 29)
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1837 August 3 (Age 31) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
There is no mention of a call for Elder James on 3 Aug 1836; however 3 Aug 1837 tells that he labored with Lorenzo D. Barnes. They assisted in building up a branch in Harrison Co., Virginia. 8 Oct 1837: tells of conference held that day.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Location Served
Harrison Co., Virginia
Date Details
Started On 1837 August 3
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Served in Eastern States Mission
1839 December 31 – 1840 September 28 (Age 33) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Missionary Activity Notes
Labored in Pennsylvania, Jenson, 1839:12
Location Served
Pennsylvania
Date Details
Started On 1839 December 31
Called
Ended On 1840 September 28
Released
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1840 May 23 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Priesthood Office
Elder
Location Served
Virginia
Date Details
Started On 1840 May 23
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Served in Eastern States Mission
1841 August 16 (Age 35) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Called at a special conference of the Church in Nauvoo, Ill, 16 Aug 1841 to a mission to Washington, D.C.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Location Served
Washington D. C.
Date Details
Started On 1841 August 16
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Served in British Mission
1843 May 11 (Age 37) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
"Reuben Hedlock, John Cairnes, and Samuel James to England; . ." (24 Apr 1843 says: John Carnes to England.)
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Location Served
England
Date Details
Started On 1843 May 11
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1843 July 3 (Age 37) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Samuel James served in company with Jonathan C. Wright for a short mission to Scott County Illinois
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Served With
Location Served
Scott Co. Ill
Date Details
Started On 1843 July 3
Set Apart