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Canute Peterson Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 June 27
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1856 September 16
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 320 individuals and about 60 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

Company members arrived in the Salt Lake Valley from 16-23 September 1856.

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1856 June 27

Canute Peterson Called as Captain

1856 June 27 – September 16  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1856 June 27
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 September 16
Company Arrived

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

1856 September 16

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