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.
Formed in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States
1849 July 14
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Occurred On 1849 July 14
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Thomas Rhoades Appointed as Company Captain
1849 July 14 – September
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Ended Circa 1849 September
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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1849 September
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Occurred Circa 1849 September
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Wagon Company