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William K. McKissick Company (1861)

Departed
On 1861 May 20
Departed From
Pleasant Grove, Iowa
Arrived
On 1861 August 20
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Independent Train
Company Direction
Westbound

The McKissick company departed from Pleasant Grove (near Sidney), Iowa, with several families and individuals, comprising about 25 men and 13 wagons. Most of the company were not Mormons.

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Company Departed from Pleasant Grove, Iowa

1861 May 20

William Kent McKissick Called as Captain

1861 May 20 – August 20  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1861 May 20
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 August 20
Company Arrived

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

1861 August 20

Sources

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