
Church History Biographical Database

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).
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
Started On 1867 August 11
Joined Company
Ended On 1867 October 5
Company Arrived
Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1867 October 5