James Morrison Link died in Helper, Utah, where he had been taken by his wife to improve his health. Family record states that he was originally buried in Provo, Utah, but that in Oct 1920 his son, Celsus Price Link, carried James' remains in a suitcase to Como so that he could be reburied in Como Cemetery.
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FAIRPLAY FLUME, 31 Mar 1899:
"Another Pioneer Gone
James M. Link Dies at Helper,
Utah, at the advanced age of 82
James Morrison Link was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1817. Died at Helper, Utah, March 28, 1899.
When 6 years old he moved with his parents to St. Louis County, Missouri. On January 4, 1844, he married Elizabeth W. Martin and they celebrated the 55th anniversary of their married life on the 4th of last January. They had 8 children, 6 of whom are now living: Mrs. D. M. Angier, living at San Francisco, California; Mrs. E. J. (Nancy) Smith at Colorado Springs; James A. at Florence, Colorado; Lewis M. and William L. at Helper, Utah, and Celsus P. at Fairplay.
His wife and sons Lewis and William were with him at the time of his death. In October 1897 he had a very serious attack of paralysis from which he never fully recovered and only his vigorous constitution enabled him to rally at all. Up to the time of this stroke, he had enjoyed robust health and was exceptionally strong and vigorous for a man of his age. His wife had taken him out of the mountains to a lower altitude hoping the change would benefit him, but he grew gradually weaker until his death.
During the gold excitement in 1850, Mr. Link crossed the plains to California and remained for a year. In 1862 he first came to Park County, Colorado, and moved his family here in 1870, where he has since resided.
He was a Free Mason for more than fifty years and an honored member of Dorie Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Fairplay. The remains were interred temporarily at Helper, Utah, by the Free Mason lodge at that place, the family deeming it unwise to attempt to bring him here during the snow blockade."
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FAIRPLAY FLUME, 31 Mar 1899:
"Another Pioneer Gone
James M. Link Dies at Helper,
Utah, at the advanced age of 82
James Morrison Link was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1817. Died at Helper, Utah, March 28, 1899.
When 6 years old he moved with his parents to St. Louis County, Missouri. On January 4, 1844, he married Elizabeth W. Martin and they celebrated the 55th anniversary of their married life on the 4th of last January. They had 8 children, 6 of whom are now living: Mrs. D. M. Angier, living at San Francisco, California; Mrs. E. J. (Nancy) Smith at Colorado Springs; James A. at Florence, Colorado; Lewis M. and William L. at Helper, Utah, and Celsus P. at Fairplay.
His wife and sons Lewis and William were with him at the time of his death. In October 1897 he had a very serious attack of paralysis from which he never fully recovered and only his vigorous constitution enabled him to rally at all. Up to the time of this stroke, he had enjoyed robust health and was exceptionally strong and vigorous for a man of his age. His wife had taken him out of the mountains to a lower altitude hoping the change would benefit him, but he grew gradually weaker until his death.
During the gold excitement in 1850, Mr. Link crossed the plains to California and remained for a year. In 1862 he first came to Park County, Colorado, and moved his family here in 1870, where he has since resided.
He was a Free Mason for more than fifty years and an honored member of Dorie Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Fairplay. The remains were interred temporarily at Helper, Utah, by the Free Mason lodge at that place, the family deeming it unwise to attempt to bring him here during the snow blockade."
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James Morrison Link died in Helper, Utah, where he had been taken by his wife to improve his health. Family record states that he was originally buried in Provo, Utah, but that in Oct 1920 his son, Celsus Price Link, carried James' remains in a suitcase to Como so that he could be reburied in Como Cemetery.
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FAIRPLAY FLUME, 31 Mar 1899:
"Another Pioneer Gone
James M. Link Dies at Helper,
Utah, at the advanced age of 82
James Morrison Link was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1817. Died at Helper, Utah, March 28, 1899.
When 6 years old he moved with his parents to St. Louis County, Missouri. On January 4, 1844, he married Elizabeth W. Martin and they celebrated the 55th anniversary of their married life on the 4th of last January. They had 8 children, 6 of whom are now living: Mrs. D. M. Angier, living at San Francisco, California; Mrs. E. J. (Nancy) Smith at Colorado Springs; James A. at Florence, Colorado; Lewis M. and William L. at Helper, Utah, and Celsus P. at Fairplay.
His wife and sons Lewis and William were with him at the time of his death. In October 1897 he had a very serious attack of paralysis from which he never fully recovered and only his vigorous constitution enabled him to rally at all. Up to the time of this stroke, he had enjoyed robust health and was exceptionally strong and vigorous for a man of his age. His wife had taken him out of the mountains to a lower altitude hoping the change would benefit him, but he grew gradually weaker until his death.
During the gold excitement in 1850, Mr. Link crossed the plains to California and remained for a year. In 1862 he first came to Park County, Colorado, and moved his family here in 1870, where he has since resided.
He was a Free Mason for more than fifty years and an honored member of Dorie Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Fairplay. The remains were interred temporarily at Helper, Utah, by the Free Mason lodge at that place, the family deeming it unwise to attempt to bring him here during the snow blockade."
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FAIRPLAY FLUME, 31 Mar 1899:
"Another Pioneer Gone
James M. Link Dies at Helper,
Utah, at the advanced age of 82
James Morrison Link was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 4, 1817. Died at Helper, Utah, March 28, 1899.
When 6 years old he moved with his parents to St. Louis County, Missouri. On January 4, 1844, he married Elizabeth W. Martin and they celebrated the 55th anniversary of their married life on the 4th of last January. They had 8 children, 6 of whom are now living: Mrs. D. M. Angier, living at San Francisco, California; Mrs. E. J. (Nancy) Smith at Colorado Springs; James A. at Florence, Colorado; Lewis M. and William L. at Helper, Utah, and Celsus P. at Fairplay.
His wife and sons Lewis and William were with him at the time of his death. In October 1897 he had a very serious attack of paralysis from which he never fully recovered and only his vigorous constitution enabled him to rally at all. Up to the time of this stroke, he had enjoyed robust health and was exceptionally strong and vigorous for a man of his age. His wife had taken him out of the mountains to a lower altitude hoping the change would benefit him, but he grew gradually weaker until his death.
During the gold excitement in 1850, Mr. Link crossed the plains to California and remained for a year. In 1862 he first came to Park County, Colorado, and moved his family here in 1870, where he has since resided.
He was a Free Mason for more than fifty years and an honored member of Dorie Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Fairplay. The remains were interred temporarily at Helper, Utah, by the Free Mason lodge at that place, the family deeming it unwise to attempt to bring him here during the snow blockade."
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