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William H. Walker Freight Train (1857)

Departed
On 1857 June 13
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
Between 1857 August 20 – September 15
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Freight Train
Company Direction
Westbound

86 individuals and 28 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha). William Walker separated from the freight train and reached Salt Lake two to three weeks sooner than the rest of the train. The last members of the company came in as late as 15 September.

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1857 June 13

William Holmes Walker Called as Captain

1857 June 13 – September 15  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1857 June 13
Joined Company
Ended Between 1857 August 20 – September 15
Company Arrived

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

1857 August 20

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