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Ezra T. Benson Company (1849)

Departed
On 1849 July 15
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1849 October 25 – 29
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

The company began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa. They combined with the George A. Smith company as they traveled close together crossing the plains.

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