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Abraham O. Smoot/Samuel Russell Company (1847)

Departed
On 1847 June 17
Departed From
Elkhorn, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1847 September 25
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

95 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 17

Abraham Owen Smoot Called as Captain

1847 June 17 – September 25  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 September 25
Company Arrived

Samuel Russell Called as Captain

1847 June 17 – September 25  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 September 25
Company Arrived

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

1847 September 25