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Jacob F. Secrist/Noah T. Guymon Company (1855)

Departed
On 1855 June 13
Departed From
Mormon Grove, Kansas
Arrived
On 1855 September 7
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

368 individuals and 58 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Mormon Grove, Kansas (Near Atchison). Jacob F. Secrist died on July 2 and Noah T. Guymon became captain of the company.

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Company Departed from Mormon Grove, Kansas

1855 June 13

Jacob Foutz Secrist Called as Captain

1855 June 13 – July 2  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1855 June 13
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 July 2
Died en Route

Noah Thomas Guymon Called as Captain

1855 June 13 – September 7  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Returning Missionary

Date Details

Started On 1855 June 13
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 7
Company Arrived

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

1855 September 7

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