James Tanner

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I don't think that Tanner's disability would be a factor since his amputations took place in 1862, and when he recuperated enough, he was sent home for further rehabilitation and artificial limbs. Due to his close proximity to Petersen House and his training in a New York business school, it would seem logical that he would have been brought to the Petersen House immediately and that he would remain there as long as it took.

I'm not aware that anyone else has questioned his presence over the years, and his claim that his pencil broke just as he prepared to take down the final prayer has never been questioned, has it? I skimmed the book before inviting Dr. James Marten to speak at last year's conference, and I don't recall any questions in the book or after the speech.