James Mellor

Ship: Horizon

Date of Departure: 25 May 1856 Port of Departure: Liverpool, England

LDS Immigrants: 856 Church Leader: Edward Martin

Date of Arrival: 30 Jun 1856 Port of Arrival: Boston, Massachussettes

Source(s): BMR, pp. 151-188 (FHL #025,691)

“DEPARTURES. — The Ship Horizon, Captain Reed, sailed from Liverpool for Boston, May 25, 1856, with 856 souls of the Saints on board, under the presidency of Elders Edward Martin, Jesse Haven, and George P. Waugh.

The following Elders who have held responsible positions in this country, also sailed on this ship — Elders T. B. Broderick and John Toone from Utah — the latter retires from his labors on account of ill health — John Jaques, Robert Holt, Thomas Ord, James Stones, Henry Squires, and Robert Evans were presidents of conferences. . . .”


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