Captain McPherson was experienced in crossing the plains. Several families headed west under his leadership on 27 June. McPherson was transporting two threshing machines with the help of some men from Wisconsin.
Formed in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
1851 June 27
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Occurred On 1851 June 27
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William McPherson Appointed as Company Captain
1851 June 27 – September 5
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Ended On 1851 September 5
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Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1851 September 5
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Occurred On 1851 September 5
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Wagon Company