Hans Peter Olsen Company

Departed

On 1854 June 15

Departed From

Westport, Missouri

Arrived

On 1854 October 5

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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About 550 individuals and 69 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Westport, Missouri.

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Company Departed from Westport, Missouri

1854 June 15

Hans Peter Olsen Called as Captain

1854 June 15 – October 5 See Pioneers

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Captain

Date Details

On 1854 June 15

Joined Company

On 1854 October 5

Company Arrived

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

1854 October 5

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Christian E. Nielsen autobiography, 1902, 10

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DUP Pioneer History Collection

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