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Benjamin Hawkins Company (1850)

Departed
On 1850 June 5
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1850 September 9
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

150 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs).  James Lake may have been Captain of the Second Division but at some point his "fifty" moved on ahead as its own company.

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1850 June 5

Benjamin Hawkins Called as Captain

1850 June 5 – September 9  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1850 June 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1850 September 9
Company Arrived

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

1850 September 9

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