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John Banks Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 July 9
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1856 September 22
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

300 individuals and about 60 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha). Also known as the St. Louis Company.

The company arrived in Salt Lake City between September 22nd and October 5th.

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