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Eli B. Kelsey Company (1852)

Departed
On 1852 July 4
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1852 October 14 – 16
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 100 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). This company includes the first 28 saints from Scandinavia.

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