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William B. Preston Company (1864)

Departed
On 1864 July 4
Departed From
Wyoming, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1864 September 15
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

About 400 immigrants and 50 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Wyoming, Nebraska (the west bank of the Missouri River about 40 miles south of Omaha)

 

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Company Departed from Wyoming, Nebraska

1864 July 4

William Bowker Preston Called as Captain

1864 July 4 – September 15  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1864 July 4
Joined Company
Ended On 1864 September 15
Company Arrived

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

1864 September 15

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