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James G. Willie Company (1856)

Alternate Names
Willie Handcart Company
Departed
On 1856 July 15
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1856 November 9
Vehicle Type
Handcart
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

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.

 

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