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John Riggs Murdock Company (1862)

Departed
On 1862 July 24
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1862 September 27
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

700 individuals and 65 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

 

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1862 July 24

John Riggs Murdock Called as Captain

1862 July 24 – September 27  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1862 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 September 27
Company Arrived

Soren Christoffer Hansen Called as Captain

1862 July 24 – September 27  See Pioneers
Roles
Returning Missionary
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1862 July 24
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 September 27
Company Arrived

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

1862 September 27

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