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Benjamin Gardner Company (1852)

Departed
Between 1852 June 2 – 10
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1852 September 24 – 27
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

241 individuals and 45 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs).

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1852 June 2

Benjamin Gardner Called as Captain

1852 June 2 – September 27  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Between 1852 June 2 – 10
Joined Company
Ended Between 1852 September 24 – 27
Company Arrived

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

1852 September 24

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