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John S. Higbee/James W. Bay Company (1852)

Departed
On 1852 May 28
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1852 August 13
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 190 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs).  Members of the company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley from 13-20 August 1852.

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1852 May 28

John Somers Higbee Called as Captain

1852 May 28 – August 13  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1852 May 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 August 13
Company Arrived

James Willard Bay Called as Captain

1852 May 28 – August 13  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1852 May 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 August 13
Company Arrived

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

1852 August 13

Sources

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