LIVINGSTON, James Campbell
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| James Campbell Livingston | |
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| Full name | James Campbell Livingston |
| Born | December 2 1833 |
| Place of birth | Shotts, Scotland |
| Died | October 17 1909 |
| Place of death | Fountain Green, Utah
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James Campbell Livingston was born...
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Birth and Childhood in Scotland
- not much known - lived in Shotts - family had arrived here from Fife - miners to iron works - education - see A Wee Rhyme
Conversion and Baptism
- very soon after death of parents - perhaps parents were taught too? - Granny baptized first? - Baptized by Elder Paul Gourlay - other family baptized - some family not baptized?
Immigration
- route (to Liverpool, ship to New Orleans, Steamer to ??, Wagon to UT) - Nauvoo: met Emma Smith & Captain Biddamon - overland journal
Life in Salt Lake City
- meeting and working for Brigham Young - Temple quarry - Law enforcement - Railroad
...include information from Ron Watt's conclusions in his account book view of JCL[1]...
Family
James married three times and had eighteen children.
- Agnes WIDDISON - kids - Hannah WIDDISON - kids - Anne Elizabeth MUIR - kids
Life in Birch Creek (Cedar Cliff)
- moving south - making a living - Patriarch - house
Death and Legacy
James Campbell Livingston died in his home on October 17, 1909 in Fountain Green, Utah after a lingering illness of over a year. He was 75 years old. Patriarch John Smith and President Anthon H. Lund of the first presidency were among the speakers at his funeral "paying high tribute to his noble character"[2].
In his sickness, James was visited by his family [Find news article about family visiting from Emery county].
- known descendants - monument in cottonwood canyon - Mountain of the Lord - James Campbell Livingston Millennial Star Records
See Also
- Livingston, James Campbell - Autobiography
- Livingston, James Campbell - Account Book View
- Livingston, James Campbell - Patriarchal Blessing
- Livingston, James Campbell - Obituary
- Livingston, James Campbell - Funeral
- James Campbell Livingston Millennial Star Records
- A Wee Rhyme
References
- ↑ Watt, Ronald G. (Winter 1979). "Dry Goods and Groceries in Early Utah: an Account Book View of James Campbell Livingston". Utah Historical Quarterly 47 (1).
- ↑ Livingston, James Campbell - Obituary
External Links
- LDS Emigration in 1853: The Keokuk Encampment and Outfitting Ten Wagon Trains for Utah
- Link about Shotts
- Link about Iron Works