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John Brown Company (1851)

Departed
On 1851 July 7
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1851 September 29
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

50 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). This company was a Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company. 

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1851 July 7

John Brown Called as Captain

1851 July 7 – September 29  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1851 July 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1851 September 29
Company Arrived

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

1851 September 29

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