Jedediah M. Grant/Willard Snow Company

Departed

On 1847 June 19

Departed From

Elkhorn River, Nebraska

Arrived

On 1847 October 4

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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160 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post on the Elkhorn River about 27 miles west of Winter Quarters, Nebraska.

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Company Departed from Elkhorn River, Nebraska

1847 June 19

Jedediah Morgan Grant Called as Captain

1847 June 19 – October 4 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1847 June 19

Joined Company

On 1847 October 4

Company Arrived

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

1847 October 4

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