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Claudius V. Spencer Company (1853)

Departed
On 1853 June 3
Departed From
Keokuk, Iowa
Arrived
On 1853 September 17
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

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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Company Departed from Keokuk, Iowa

1853 June 3

Claudius Victor Spencer Called as Captain

1853 June 3 – September 17  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1853 June 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 17
Company Arrived

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

1853 September 17

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