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Joseph Porter Company (1861)

Departed
On 1861 July 13
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1861 September 22
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

This company was initially organized as the second division of the Samuel Woolley Company, but it separated after a few days and traveled independently until just prior to reaching the Salt Lake Valley, at which point it reunited with the Woolley Company. The outfitting place for this company was Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha)

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1861 July 13

Joseph Porter Called as Captain

1861 July 13 – September 22  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1861 July 13
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 September 22
Company Arrived

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

1861 September 22

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