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Edmund Ellsworth Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 June 9
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1856 September 26
Vehicle Type
Handcart
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

1st handcart company had about 280 individuals, 56 handcarts, and 3 wagons when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa.

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