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Edward Hunter Company (1850)

Departed
On 1850 June 29
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1850 October 13
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

261 individuals and 67 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). This company was organized at 12-mile creek near the Missouri River. It was the first Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company.

 

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