Leonard S. Conger Mail Party (1855)

Departed
Circa 1855 February
Departed From
San Bernardino, California
Arrived
Circa 1855 March
Vehicle Type
Unknown
Company Type
Unknown
Company Direction
Eastbound

This was a mail train led by Leonard Conger, who made several trips back and forth from California to Utah, carrying the mail. Sometimes emigrants or returning missionaries would travel with the mail train for protection from the Indians.

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Company Departed from San Bernardino, California

1855 February

Leonard Smith Conger Called as Captain

1855 February – March  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Circa 1855 February
Joined Company
Ended Circa 1855 March
Company Arrived

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

1855 March