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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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