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Philemon C. Merrill Company (1856)

Departed
On 1856 June 5
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1856 August 13
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

200 individuals and 50 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

The company departed 5-6 June 1856 and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley from 13-18 August 1856. 

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1856 June 5

Philemon Christopher Merrill Called as Captain

1856 June 5 – August 13  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1856 June 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 August 13
Company Arrived

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

1856 August 13

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