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David Lewis Company (1851)

Departed
On 1851 May 1
Departed From
Council Bluffs, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1851 September 9
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

Although this company was initially organized as part of the 3rd Fifty in the John G. Smith company, it traveled independently and reached Salt Lake Valley in advance of all the 1851 organized companies.

 

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Company Departed from Council Bluffs, Nebraska

1851 May 1

David Lewis Called as Captain

1851 May 1 – September 9  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1851 May 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1851 September 9
Company Arrived

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

1851 September 9

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