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James G. Willie Company (1856)

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

This company is also known as the Willie Handcart Company.

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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

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