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Hezekiah Thatcher Company (1857)

Departed
On 1857 July 6
Departed From
Pleasant Hill, California
Arrived
On 1857 August 16
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Eastbound

In response to the general call for all members to gather to Utah, this small company traveled from Pleasant Hill, California, over the Sierra Mountains to Carson Valley. They joined with Saints from that place and elected Perrigrine Sessions to be captain of their joint company the remainder of the way to Utah.

 

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Company Departed from Pleasant Hill, California

1857 July 6

Hezekiah Thatcher Called as Captain

1857 July 6 – August 16  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1857 July 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 August 16
Company Arrived

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

1857 August 16