Wagon Company

Moses Clawson Company

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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Formed in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, United States

1853 May 21

Moses Clawson Appointed as Company Captain

1853 May 21 – September 15

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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1853 September 15

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