Wagon Company

Philemon C. Merrill Company

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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Formed in Florence, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States

1856 June 5

Philemon Christopher Merrill Appointed as Company Captain

1856 June 5 – August 13

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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1856 August 13

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