Leonard G. Rice Company

Departed

On 1867 August 11

Departed From

North Platte, Nebraska

Arrived

On 1867 October 5

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Independent Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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About 500 individuals and about 50 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at North Platte, Nebraska (the Western Terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad).

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Company Departed from North Platte, Nebraska

1867 August 11

Leonard Gurley Rice Called as Captain

1867 August 11 – October 5 See Pioneers

Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1867 August 11

Joined Company

On 1867 October 5

Company Arrived

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

1867 October 5

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Charles K. Hansen record, circa 1917, 91-96

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DUP Pioneer History Collection

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