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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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