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James W. Cummings Company (1851)

Departed
On 1851 July 1
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1851 September 30 – October 7
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 150 individuals and 100 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). The 4th Ten in the 2nd Fifty separated from the company and traveled independently on 12 July.

 

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1851 July 1

James Willard Cummings, Sr. Called as Captain

1851 July 1 – October 7  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1851 July 1
Joined Company
Ended Between 1851 September 30 – October 7
Company Arrived

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

1851 September 30

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