Church History Biographical Database
Left from Kansas by train and eventually reached Nebraska. In Nebraska, Sharp and Spencer hired approximately 50 men to drive wagons to Utah. Some of those men were initially members of the John Smith company and possibly other companies as well. Not all of the teamsters have been identified.
Company Departed from Atchison, Kansas
1864
Claudius Victor Spencer Called as Captain
1864 – 1864 October 6 See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started Circa 1864
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 October 6
Company Arrived
Joseph Sharp Called as Captain
1864 – 1864 September 7 See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started Circa 1864
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 September 7
Died en Route
Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1864 October 6