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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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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1849 July 15

Ezra Taft Benson Called as Captain

1849 July 15 – October 29  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1849 July 15
Joined Company
Ended Between 1849 October 25 – 29
Company Arrived

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

1849 October 25

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