Thomas E. Ricks Company

Departed

On 1863 August 10

Departed From

Florence, Nebraska

Arrived

On 1863 October 4

Vehicle Type

Wagon

Company Type

Church Train

Company Direction

Westbound

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About 400 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).

The company arrived in Utah on October 4th and 6th.

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1863 August 10

Thomas Edwin Ricks Called as Captain

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Roles

Captain

Date Details

On 1863 August 10

Joined Company

On 1863 October 4

Company Arrived

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

1863 October 4

Sources

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