Thomas Rhoades led a company of almost 50 people from Sacramento, California, to Salt Lake Valley. Rhoades had taken his family to California in 1846, preceding the Donner Party. The company returned to Utah with substantial amounts of gold discovered and mined in California.
Company Departed from Sacramento, California
1849 July 14
Thomas Rhoades Called as Captain
1849 July 14 – September See Pioneers
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1849 July 14
Joined Company
Ended Circa 1849 September
Company Arrived
Company Arrived at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1849 September