The Soren Christoffersen Freight Train consisted of 6 wagons and 22 yoke of cattle. Many cattle died on the plains and as a result, they had to leave behind 2 wagons at Fort Bridger. The freight train entered the Salt Lake Valley on October 13 and arrived at the home of Soren Christoffersen in Manti on 20 October 1864.
Formed in Wyoming, Otoe, Nebraska, United States
1864
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1864
Formed
Additional Information
Company Type
Freight Train
Soren Christoffer Hansen Appointed as Company Captain
1864 – 1864 October 13
Start Date Details
Started Circa 1864
Appointed
End Date Details
Ended On 1864 October 13
Organization was Ended
Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1864 October 13
Date Details
Occurred On 1864 October 13
Ended
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Wagon Company