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Joseph W. Young Freight Train (1860)

Departed
On 1860 July 23
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1860 October 3
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Freight Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 100 individuals and 50 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

1860 July 23

Joseph Watson Young Called as Captain

1860 July 23 – October 3  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1860 July 23
Joined Company
Ended On 1860 October 3
Company Arrived

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

1860 October 3