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James Addison BEAN 1834–1917

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Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James BEAN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Mar 1834 · Mendon, Adams, Illinois, United States
Died 20 Jan 1917 · Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
Spouse Harriet Catherine Fausett
Children Francis Matilda Bean, George Addison Bean, Goldia Fern Bean, Harriet Ann Bean, Howard Fausett Bean, James William Bean, Josephine Bean, Lawrence Lafayette Bean, Leonidas Hamilton Bean, Marcellus Bean, Mary Louisa Bean, Naomi Bean

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Biography

The story of James Addison BEAN began in 1834 in Mendon, Adams, Illinois, United States. In 1870, James Addison BEAN resided in Provo Ward 3, Utah, Utah Territory. In 1880, James Addison BEAN resided in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States. James Addison BEAN married harriet catherine fausett, and had children including francis matilda bean, george addison bean, goldia fern bean, harriet ann bean, howard fausett bean, james william bean, josephine bean, lawrence lafayette bean, leonidas hamilton bean, marcellus bean, mary louisa bean, naomi bean. James Addison BEAN passed away in 1917 in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Record Utah Death Index, 1905-1951

Life Timeline

1834
Birth of James Addison BEAN in Mendon, Adams, Illinois, United States
Birth
1870
James Addison BEAN resided here in Provo Ward 3, Utah, Utah Territory
Residence
1880
James Addison BEAN resided here in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
Residence
1900
James Addison BEAN resided here in Provo, Utah, Utah
Residence
1917
Death of James Addison BEAN in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James BEAN (1834–1917) was born in Mendon, Adams, Illinois, United States and died in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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James BEAN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Addison BEAN PTP
1834–1917
Mendon, Adams, Illinois, United States
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James BEAN's Descendants

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James Addison BEAN PTP 1834–1917