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Christian A. Madsen Company (1862)

Departed
On 1862 July 14
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1862 September 23
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

A Scandinavian Company with about 264 individuals and 40 wagons in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1862 July 14

Christian August Madsen Called as Captain

1862 July 14 – September 23  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Returning Missionary

Date Details

Started On 1862 July 14
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 September 23
Company Arrived

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

1862 September 23