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Perrigrine Sessions Company (1857)

Departed
On 1857 July 16
Departed From
Carson Valley, Nevada
Arrived
On 1857 August 12
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Eastbound

A company of California emigrants led by Hezekiah Thatcher joined with Saints from Carson Valley to travel from that place to Utah. These joint companies totaled 65 people. They dispersed a few miles after crossing the Bear River Ferry in Utah.

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