The James G. Willie company was the 4th Latter-day Saint handcart company and had about 500 individuals, 100 handcarts, and 5 wagons in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa.
Company Departed from Iowa City, Iowa
1856 July 15
James Grey Willie Called as Captain
1856 July 15 – November 9 See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1856 July 15
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 November 9
Company Arrived
Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1856 November 9
Sources
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Improvement Era
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Woodmansee, Emily Hill, Hunger and Cold, 1881
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Woodward, William, to Charles Derry
- Woodward, William, to Charles Derry, 8 February 1892.
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[Springfield] Daily Illinois State Register
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