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Matthias Cowley Company (1857)

Departed
On 1857 June 15
Departed From
Iowa City, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1857 September 13 – 15
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

Scandinavian company containing 198 individuals and 31 wagons when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Iowa City, Iowa.

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Company Departed from Iowa City, Iowa

1857 June 15

Matthias Cowley Called as Captain

1857 June 15 – September 15  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1857 June 15
Joined Company
Ended Between 1857 September 13 – 15
Company Arrived

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

1857 September 13

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