Daniel Spencer/Perrigrine Sessions Company

Departed

On 1847 June 18

Departed From

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Arrived

Between 1847 September 24 – 25

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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185 individuals and 75 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 18

Perrigrine Sessions Called as Captain

1847 June 18 – September 25 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 18

Joined Company

Between 1847 September 24 – 25

Company Arrived

Daniel Spencer, Jr. Called as Captain

1847 June 18 – September 25 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 18

Joined Company

Between 1847 September 24 – 25

Company Arrived

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

1847 September 24

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