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1847–1868

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Birth Date
9 July 1842
Death Date
28 June 1853
Gender
Male
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John Alma Cottam

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  • Only his father's name appears on the roster, as head of household. However, the notation that his traveling group consisted of two adults and two children indicates that his wife and children were traveling with him.

Joseph Outhouse Company (1852)

  • Age at Departure: 9

Traveled with

  • Caroline Cottam (Age: 31)
  • Thomas Cottam (Age: 31)
  • Emma Cottam (Age: 1)

Sources

  • "4th Company," Deseret News, 18 September 1852, 2.
  • 4th Company of 50 reports, 1852.
  • "Died," Deseret News, 30 July 1853, 67.