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Daniel Spencer/Ira Eldredge Company (1847)

Departed
On 1847 June 17
Departed From
Elkhorn, Nebraska
Arrived
Between 1847 September 19 – 22
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

174 or 177 individuals and 76 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post on the Elkhorn River about 27 miles west of Winter Quarters, Nebraska.

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Company Departed from Elkhorn, Nebraska

1847 June 17

Daniel Spencer, Jr. Called as Captain

1847 June 17 – September 22  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 19 – 22
Company Arrived

Ira Eldredge Called as Captain

1847 June 17 – September 22  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 19 – 22
Company Arrived

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

1847 September 19

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