James S. Brown Company

Departed

Between 1859 June 13 – 14

Departed From

Florence, Nebraska

Arrived

On 1859 August 29

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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353 individuals and 59 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha). On 21 June, 37 individuals and 10 more wagons join the company at Genoa.

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1859 June 13

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

1859 August 29

Sources

Finlayson, James. "The Story of My Life By James Finlayson," in Cleon Huish Moore & Vida Hill Family History(s), David W. Moore (Privately Printed)

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Giant of the Lord: life of a pioneer

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Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

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Index to Utah pioneer biographies

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James S. Brown reminiscences and journals, 1849-1900

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John Taylor and F. D. Richards, "From Our Immigration," Deseret News

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Peter Rasmussen autobiography, 1932, 2

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Trail diary, Captain James Brown's wagon company, 1859 June-August

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Williamena M. McKay autobiographical sketch, 1915

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