Christian Christiansen Company

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

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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

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Captain

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Date Details

On 1857 June 15

Joined Company

On 1857 September 13

Company Arrived

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

1857 September 13

Sources

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By Handcart to Utah :: The Account of C. C. A. Christensen.

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DUP Pioneer History Collection

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Handcart Veterans Association scrapbook, 1906-1914

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