John Hindley Company

Departed

On 1855 June 7

Departed From

Mormon Grove, Kansas

Arrived

On 1855 September 3

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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206 individuals and 46 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Mormon Grove, Kansas (near Atchison). The company arrived at the Salt Lake Valley on September 3, 1855, according to the Deseret News report.

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Captain

Date Details

On 1855 June 7

Joined Company

On 1855 September 3

Company Arrived

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

1855 September 3

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