Daniel D. McArthur Company

Departed

On 1863 August 6

Departed From

Florence, Nebraska

Arrived

On 1863 October 3

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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Approximately 500 individuals and 75 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence (Omaha), Nebraska.

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1863 August 6

Daniel Duncan McArthur Called as Captain

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Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1863 August 6

Joined Company

On 1863 October 3

Company Arrived

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

1863 October 3

Sources

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"Naomi Debenham Dowden, reminiscences", DUP Pioneer History Collection, Page 2. Transcript for "Naomi Debenham Dowden, reminiscences," 2.

Elijah Larkin diaries, 1854-1867, 470-506

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Martha Reese Alexander, Biographical information relating to Mormon pioneer overland travel database, 2003-2017

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