James Guymon

Brief Life History of James

When James Guymon was born on 27 December 1816, in Jackson, Tennessee, United States, his father, Thomas Guymon, was 29 and his mother, Sarah Gordon, was 25. He married Sarah Davis on 14 April 1836, in Edgar, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He lived in Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States in 1860 and Utah, United States in 1870. He died on 23 September 1912, in Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah, United States, at the age of 95, and was buried in Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

James Guymon
1816–1912
Rhoda Leach Nease
1830–1899
Marriage: 13 March 1847
Heber Guymon
1847–1922
Brigham Guymon
1849–1849
James Alma Guymon
1851–1914
Rhoda Ellen Guymon
1853–1922
Peter Nease Guymon
1855–1937
Sarah Matilda Guymon
1857–1946
Melissa Jane Guymon
1859–1951
Eveline Barzilla Guymon
1861–1862
Noah Alonzo Guymon
1863–1873
Amilla Ann “Millie” Guymon
1865–1932
Eliza Adora Guymon
1867–1960
Arilla Madora Guymon
1870–1953

Sources (139)

  • James Guyman, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Family Data Collection - Births
  • James Guyman, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"

World Events (8)

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

1823

Historical Boundaries: 1823: Edgar, Illinois, United States

1841 · The Nauvoo Legion

In 1841, the Nauvoo Legion was organized. It was a group of men formed to protect the people of Nauvoo but also fought in different wars. Joseph Smith was the Lieutenant General of this group. Other leaders included Brigham Young, John C. Bennett, and others. They were part of the Illinois Mormon War (1844-1846), Mexican-American War (March of California, Capture of Tucson), Indian Wars (Battle Creek Massacre, Battle of Fort Utah, Walker War, Ute Black Hawk War, Mountain Meadows Massacre), American Civil War, and Morrisite War. The Legion was disbanded in 1887.

Name Meaning

Irish: altered form of Gammon .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Story Highlight

Biography of James Guymon and His Six Wives

SARAH DAVIS, MARY ANN COUCH, RHODA LEECH NEASE, MARY BODEN, MARTHA JANE PARK, AND CHRISTENE CHRISTENSEN PIONEERS OF 1849 Written by His Granddaughter, Clara Guymon Boyer, Of Camp Spring Creek of D.U …

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