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Edward Stevenson Company (1859)

Departed
On 1859 June 26
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1859 September 15
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

285 individuals and 54 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

The company came into the Valley in smaller groups on the 15th, 16th, and 28th of September in 1859.

 

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1859 June 26

Edward Stevenson Called as Captain

1859 June 26 – September 15  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1859 June 26
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 15
Company Arrived

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

1859 September 15

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