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Jacob Gates Company (1853)

Departed
On 1853 June 3
Departed From
Keokuk, Iowa
Arrived
On 1853 September 26
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

262 emigrants and 33 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Keokuk, Iowa. The first members of the company arrived in Salt Lake by September 26, but others came in as late as September 30th.

 

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