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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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