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John Hindley Company (1855)

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

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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Company Departed from Mormon Grove, Kansas

1855 June 7

John Hindley Called as Captain

1855 June 7 – September 3  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1855 June 7
Joined Company
Ended 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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