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Robert Wimmer Company (1852)

Departed
Circa 1852 July
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
On 1852 September 15
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

Approximately 71 wagons and 140 adults were listed on the Wimmer company report, which was compiled just before the company began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs) in early July. Including children and additional family members, approximately 250 people total traveled in the Wimmer company.

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1852 July

Robert Shirley Wimmer Called as Captain

1852 July – September 15  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Circa 1852 July
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 September 15
Company Arrived

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

1852 September 15

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