Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company (1847)

Departed

On 1847 June 17

Departed From

Elkhorn River, Nebraska

Arrived

On 1847 September 29

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

197 individuals and 72 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post on the Elkhorn River about 27 miles west of Winter Quarters, Nebraska.

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Company Departed from Elkhorn River, Nebraska

1847 June 17

Joseph Horne Called as Captain

1847 June 17 – September 29 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 17

Joined Company

On 1847 September 29

Company Arrived

Edward Hunter Called as Captain

1847 June 17 – September 29 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 17

Joined Company

On 1847 September 29

Company Arrived

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

1847 September 29

Sources

Pioneer

Daughters of Utah Pioneers collection, 1828-1963

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Deseret Weekly

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From Kirtland to Salt Lake City

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George Whitaker autobiography, undated

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George Whitaker writings, undated

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Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

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History of Utah: in four volumes, Salt Lake City, Utah: George Q. Cannon & Sons Co., Publishers, 1892

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Jane G. Bradford autobiography, 1893

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John Bennion letter The Bennion Family of Utah

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Juvenile Instructor

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Life history of Thomas Orr, Jr

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Millennial Star

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Notebook in George J. Taylor papers, 1832-1909

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Our Pioneer Heritage

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Robert Sweeten family reunion held in the mission home in Salt Lake on May 5, 1961

Robert Sweeten family reunion held in the mission home in Salt Lake on May 5, 1961, 5 May 1961.

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The Women of Mormondom

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Young Woman's Journal

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