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Appleton M. Harmon Company (1853)

Departed
On 1853 June 15
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1853 October 16
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 200 individuals and about 22 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at either Keokuk, Iowa or Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). This company crossed the Missouri River on 14 July 1853.

The company departed 15-16 June 1853.

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1853 June 15

Appleton Milo Harmon Called as Captain

1853 June 15 – October 16  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1853 June 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 October 16
Company Arrived

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

1853 October 16

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