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Easton Kelsey Company (1851)

Departed
On 1851 June 29
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1851 September 22
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

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

1851 June 29 – September 22  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1851 June 29
Joined Company
Ended 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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