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John Riggs Murdock Company (1863)

Departed
On 1863 June 29
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
Between 1863 August 29 – September 2
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

275 or 375 individuals and 55 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

1863 June 29

John Riggs Murdock Called as Captain

1863 June 29 – September 2  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1863 June 29
Joined Company
Ended Between 1863 August 29 – September 2
Company Arrived

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

1863 August 29

Sources

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