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Soren Christoffersen Freight Train (1864)

Departed
Circa 1864
Departed From
Wyoming, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1864 October 13
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Freight Train
Company Direction
Westbound

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.

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Company Departed from Wyoming, Nebraska

1864

Soren Christoffer Hansen Called as Captain

1864 – 1864 October 13  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started Circa 1864
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 October 13
Company Arrived

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

1864 October 13
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