Abraham O. Smoot/George B. Wallace Company

Departed

On 1847 June 18

Departed From

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Arrived

Between 1847 September 25 – 29

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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223 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post on the Elkhorn River about 27 miles west of Winter Quarters, Nebraska.

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Company Departed from Elkhorn, Nebraska

1847 June 18

Abraham Owen Smoot, Sr. Called as Captain

1847 June 18 – 1895 March 6 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 18

Joined Company

On 1895 March 6

Died en Route

George Benjamin Wallace Called as Captain

1847 June 18 – September 29 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 18

Joined Company

Between 1847 September 25 – 29

Company Arrived

Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

1847 September 25

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