• James and his family (parents Ann James and brother Henry) began their overland journey with the Justus Morse Company in 1850.  When that company was dissolved due to contention, they joined the Shadrach Roundy company that was passing by. 

  There is no evidence that James had a middle name, contrary to information on New FamilySearch/Family Tree.

Justus Morse Company (1850)

• Age at Departure: 3

Shadrach Roundy Company (1850)

• Age at Departure: 3

Sources

• 1850 Utah Census.
• Captain S. Roundy’s company report, 1850 September in Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports, 1850-1862.