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George A. Smith/Dan Jones Company (1849)

Departed
On 1849 July 14
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1849 October 26 – 30
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

370 or 447 individuals and 120 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). This company combined with the Ezra T. Benson company as they traveled close together.

 

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