Wagon Company

Claudius V. Spencer Company

About 250 individuals and 40 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Keokuk, Iowa or Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). They crossed the Missouri River on June 3.

Members of the company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley 17-26 September 1853. 

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Formed in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, United States

1853 June 3

Claudius Victor Spencer Appointed as Company Captain

1853 June 3 – September 17

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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1853 September 17

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