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Eli Whipple Company (1858)

Departed
On 1858 March 17
Departed From
Redwood City, California
Arrived
On 1858 June 11
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Eastbound

This company left Redwood City, California, with 19 missionaries and a few families. They traveled down the San Joaquin Valley, crossing Tejon Pass, and were joined by a few others going across the Mojave Desert to Utah. They reached Cedar City in late May 1858 and most of the company traveled north to Salt Lake City.

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Company Departed from Redwood City, California

1858 March 17

Eli Whipple Called as Captain

1858 March 17 – June 11  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1858 March 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 June 11
Company Arrived

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

1858 June 11

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