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Daniel D. McArthur Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 June 11
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1856 September 26
Vehicle Type
Handcart
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

2nd handcart company had about 220 individuals, 44 handcarts, and 2 wagons in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa.

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Company Departed from Iowa City, Iowa

1856 June 11

Daniel Duncan McArthur Called as Captain

1856 June 11 – September 26  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1856 June 11
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 September 26
Company Arrived

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

1856 September 26

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