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Joseph W. Young Company (1853)

Departed
Between 1853 June 1 – 7
Departed From
Keokuk, Iowa
Arrived
On 1853 October 10
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

402 individuals and about 54 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Keokuk, Iowa. This company crossed the Missouri River July 11.

 

Company Departed from Keokuk, Iowa

1853 June 1

Joseph Watson Young Called as Captain

1853 June 1 – October 10  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Between 1853 June 1 – 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 October 10
Company Arrived

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

1853 October 10

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