Handcart Company

George Rowley Company

8th handcart company. 235 individuals, 60 handcarts, and 8 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

They departed from the 7-10 June 1859, and arrived in Salt Lake City 4-6 September 1859.

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Formed in Florence, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States

1859 June 7

George Rowley Appointed as Company Captain

1859 June 7 – September 4

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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1859 September 4

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