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Moses Clawson Company (1853)

Departed
On 1853 May 21
Departed From
Keokuk, Iowa
Arrived
On 1853 September 15
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

294 individuals and 56 wagons were in the company when the roster was created on  it began its journey from the outfitting post at Keokuk, Iowa. Four babies were born on the trail. The company was organized at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs, Iowa). The first people were reported to arrived in the valley as early as 15 September, but others continued to come in up until 20 September 1853.

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Company Departed from Keokuk, Iowa

1853 May 21

Moses Clawson Called as Captain

1853 May 21 – September 15  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1853 May 21
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 15
Company Arrived

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

1853 September 15

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