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James Jepson Company (1852)

Departed
On 1852 May 29
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1852 September 10
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 220 individuals and about 32 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs).

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1852 May 29

James Jepson Called as Captain

1852 May 29 – September 10  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1852 May 29
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 September 10
Company Arrived

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

1852 September 10

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