10th handcart company. It was the last handcart company to reach Utah. It was called the "Second Handcart Company" because it was the second of two handcart companies to cross the plains in 1860. 126 individuals, 22 handcarts, and 6 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).
Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska
1860 July 6
Oscar Orlando Stoddard Called as Captain
1860 July 6 – September 24 See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1860 July 6
Joined Company
Ended On 1860 September 24
Company Arrived
Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1860 September 24