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William Collins Thornton

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William Collins Thornton

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Occurred On 1806 June 1

Joined Appleton M. Harmon Company

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Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports, 1850-1862

Cornelius Bagnall Emigrating Company journal

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886

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Ended On 1853 October 16

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Occurred On 1865 June 9