Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company

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

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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

John Taylor letter in From Kirtland to Salt Lake City (1890) by James A. Little, 142-43

John Taylor letter in From Kirtland to Salt Lake City (1890) by James A. Little, 142-43. Transcript for John Taylor letter in From Kirtland to Salt Lake City (1890) by James A. Little, 142-43

Joseph Harker reminiscences and journal, 1855-1895

Joseph Harker reminiscences and journal, 1855-1895, Page 42. Transcript for Joseph Harker reminiscences and journal, 1855-1895, 42

Lillie Jane Orr Taylor, Life History of Thomas Orr, Jr. (1930), 13-15

Lillie Jane Orr Taylor, Life History of Thomas Orr, Jr. (1930), 13-15.

Mary Ellen Harris Abel Kimball, "Sketch of pioneer history, 1895," 24, 27-28

Mary Ellen Harris Abel Kimball, "Sketch of pioneer history, 1895," 24, 27-28.

Millennial Star

John Taylor, "Address to the Saints", Millennial Star, 10, (1 November 1848), Page 324. Transcript for John Taylor, "Address to the Saints," The Latter-day Saint Millennial Star, 1 November 1848

Notebook in George J. Taylor papers, 1832-1909

Notebook in George J. Taylor papers, 1832-1909. Transcript for Notebook in George J. Taylor papers, 1832-1909

Our Pioneer Heritage

Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 16, Page 493-494.

Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887

Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887, Vol. 4.

Robert Gardner diaries and reminiscences, 1857-1887, Vol. 4,6.

Robert Sweeten Family Reunion Committee, "Robert Sweeten family reunion held in the mission home in Salt Lake on

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

The Book of the Pioneers

The Book of the Pioneers, Vol. 1, Page 69. Transcript for Esther W. Bennion in The Book of the Pioneers Volume 1 (Utah Semi-Centennial Commission, 1897), 69

The Book of the Pioneers, Vol. 1, Page 345. Transcript for Henry James Horne in The Book of the Pioneers Volume 1 (Utah Semi-Centennial Commission, 1897), 345

The Book of the Pioneers, Vol. 2, Page 25. Transcript for John Mackay in The Book of the Pioneers Volume 2 (Utah Semi-Centennial Commission, 1897), 345

The Book of the Pioneers, Vol. 1, Page 237.

The Women of Mormondom

The Women of Mormondom. 1877. Page 331-336. Transcript for Edward W. Tullidge, The Women of Mormondom (1877), 331-36

Young Woman's Journal

Mary Isabella Horne, "Pioneer Reminiscences", Young Woman's Journal, (July), Page 292-293.