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Horton D. Haight/Frederick Kesler Freight Train (1859)

Departed
On 1859 June 6
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1859 September 1
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

154 individuals and 71 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1859 June 6

Frederick Kesler, Sr. Called as Captain

1859 June 6 – September 1  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1859 June 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 1
Company Arrived

Horton David Haight Called as Captain

1859 June 6 – September 1  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1859 June 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 1
Company Arrived

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

1859 September 1

Sources

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