Sylvester, James Joseph, 1814-1897

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Birth 1814-09-03
Death 1897-05-02
Britons,
English,

Biographical notes:

While living in Gunnison, Sylvester was called to fight in the Black Hawk Indian War.

From the description of History of my life during the Indian Wars, 1909. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122639869

Mathematician and university professor.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1842-1936]. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122318590

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Subjects:

  • Black Hawk War (Utah), 1805-1872
  • Indians of North America
  • Mathematics
  • Shorthand

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Places:

  • Sanpete County (Utah) (as recorded)
  • Utah (as recorded)

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