In 1848 Hess departed from Salt Lake to assist his widowed mother and his siblings to come to Utah. They were living in Mt. Pisgah, Iowa. He received assistance to travel by being hired as a guide for a company bound for the California gold fields. He led them part way, but they became discouraged by his slow pace and left him to bring his family alone into Salt Lake.
Formed in Mount Pisgah, Union, Iowa, United States
1849 April 15
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Occurred On 1849 April 15
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John Wells Hess Appointed as Company Captain
1849 April 15 – July 27
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Ended On 1849 July 27
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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1849 July 27
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Occurred On 1849 July 27
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Wagon Company