Six families formed an independent company at Kanesville and left from there early in the season. Some of the company were not Mormons, intending to proceed on from Salt Lake to California. There were nine wagons and eleven men in the company. (This company has previously been referred to as the "John Wood company." However, deeper research indicates that it is highly unlikely that John Wood captained the company. Close examination of primary sources suggests that Robert Richey filled that role.)
Formed in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
1853
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Occurred Circa 1853
Formed
Robert Richey Appointed as Company Captain
1853 – 1853 July 23
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Started Circa 1853
Appointed
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Ended On 1853 July 23
Organization was Ended
Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1853 July 23
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Occurred On 1853 July 23
Ended
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Wagon Company