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Jesse B. Martin Company (1857)

Departed
On 1857 June 1
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1857 September 12
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

June 1-3, 1857, 192 individuals and 34 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa.

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Company Departed from Iowa City, Iowa

1857 June 1

Jesse Bigler Martin Called as Captain

1857 June 1 – September 12  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1857 June 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1857 September 12
Company Arrived

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

1857 September 12

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