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Louis R. Chaffin Company (1859)

Departed
On 1859 June 10
Departed From
Placerville, California
Arrived
On 1859 July 16
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Eastbound

Three returning missionaries from Australia departed in a small wagon from Placerville, California, taking the northern route through the Sierra Mountains to Utah.

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Company Departed from Placerville, California

1859 June 10

Louis Rice Chaffin Called as Captain

1859 June 10 – July 16  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1859 June 10
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 July 16
Company Arrived

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

1859 July 16