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Phelps and Childs Freight Train (1851)

Departed
Circa 1851
Departed From
Independence, Missouri
Arrived
On 1851 June 5
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Freight Train
Company Direction
Westbound

This mule train departed from Independence, Missouri. At least one of his teamsters was a Mormon emigrant working his way to Salt Lake City. It is uncertain exactly when the train left Missouri.

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Company Departed from Independence, Missouri

1851

[Mr.] Childs Called as Captain

1851 – 1851 June 5  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Circa 1851
Joined Company
Ended On 1851 June 5
Company Arrived

[Mr.] Phelps Called as Captain

1851 – 1851 June 5  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Circa 1851
Joined Company
Ended On 1851 June 5
Company Arrived

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

1851 June 5