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Edward Martin Company (1856)

Alternate Names
Martin Handcart Company
Departed
On 1856 July 28
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1856 November 30
Vehicle Type
Handcart
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

5th handcart company contained 575 individuals, 145 handcarts, and 8 wagons were in this company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa.

 

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