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John A. Hunt Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 August 1
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
On 1856 December 10
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 300 individuals and 56 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa. Dan Jones, who was returning from a mission to Wales, was initially the captain but only for about two weeks.  He then left the company and moved on ahead at the request of Brigham Young who wanted him to help translating the Book of Mormon into Welsh.  John Hunt led the company the rest of the way to Utah.

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Company Departed from Iowa City, Iowa

1856 August 1

John Alexander Hunt Called as Captain

1856 August 1 – December 10  See Pioneers
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Captain

Date Details

Started On 1856 August 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 10
Company Arrived

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

1856 December 10

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