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Edward Bunker Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 June 23
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1856 October 2
Vehicle Type
Handcart
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

3rd handcart company. About 320 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa. This company left Florence, Nebraska on July 30.

 

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1856 June 23

Edward Bunker Called as Captain

1856 June 23 – October 2  See Pioneers
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Captain

Date Details

Started On 1856 June 23
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 October 2
Company Arrived

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

1856 October 2

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