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Chester Loveland Company (1857)

Departed
On 1857 September 26
Departed From
Carson Valley, Nevada
Arrived
On 1857 November 1
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Eastbound

Responding to a call to return to Utah, almost a thousand Saints left in three divisons from Carson Valley (in present-day western Nevada). Loveland was captain over the whole company.

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Company Departed from Carson Valley, Nevada

1857 September 26

John Lytle Called as Captain

1857 September 26 – November 1  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Returning Missionary

Date Details

Started On 1857 September 26
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 November 1
Company Arrived

Chester Loveland Called as Captain

1857 September 26 – November 1  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1857 September 26
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 November 1
Company Arrived

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

1857 November 1

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