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Moses Thurston Company (1855)

Departed
On 1855 July 3
Departed From
Mormon Grove, Kansas
Arrived
On 1855 September 19
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

148 individuals and 33 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Mormon Grove, Kansas (near Atchison).

Company members arrived in the Salt Lake Valley from 19-28 September 1855. 

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Company Departed from Mormon Grove, Kansas

1855 July 3

Moses Thurston Called as Captain

1855 July 3 – September 19  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1855 July 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 September 19
Company Arrived

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

1855 September 19

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