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John E. Forsgren Company (1853)

Departed
On 1853 May 21
Departed From
Keokuk, Iowa
Arrived
On 1853 September 29
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

294 individuals and 34 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Keokuk, Iowa.  The company arrived in Salt Lake on the 29th and 30th of September 1853

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Company Departed from Keokuk, Iowa

1853 May 21

John Erik Forsgren Called as Captain

1853 May 21 – September 29  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1853 May 21
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 29
Company Arrived

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

1853 September 29

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