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John Riggs Murdock Company (1861)

Departed
On 1861 July 4
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1861 September 12
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

This company consisted mostly of Scandinavian Saints from the ship "Monarch of the Sea" when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

The company arrived between September 12th-19th.

 

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1861 July 4

John Riggs Murdock Called as Captain

1861 July 4 – September 12  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1861 July 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 September 12
Company Arrived

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

1861 September 12

Sources

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