Easton Kelsey Company

Departed

On 1851 June 29

Departed From

Kanesville, Iowa

Arrived

On 1851 September 22

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Independent Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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100 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). They originally departed about June 10, but turned back due to Indian trouble. They left again June 29. Luman A. Shurtliff was captain of the 1st Fifty and Isaac Allred was captain of the 2nd Fifty.

The company arrived in Salt Lake City between September 22 and October 7, 1851.

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1851 June 29

Easton Kelsey, Sr. Called as Captain

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Date Details

On 1851 June 29

Joined Company

On 1851 September 22

Company Arrived

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

1851 September 22

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Shurtliff, Luman Andros, Journal

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