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Christian Christiansen Company (1857)

Departed
On 1857 June 15
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1857 September 13
Vehicle Type
Handcart
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

When it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, the 7th Handcart Company consisted of approximately 330 individuals, 68 handcarts, and 3 wagons, according to a letter written by Elder Amos M. Musser. This company was first headed by James Park, David Dille and George Thurston. At Florence, Christian Christiansen became the company captain and continued in the position for the rest of the journey to Utah.

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Company Departed from Iowa City, Iowa

1857 June 15

Christian Christiansen Called as Captain

1857 June 15 – September 13  See Pioneers
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Started On 1857 June 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 September 13
Company Arrived

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

1857 September 13

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