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William Snow/Joseph Young Company (1850)

Departed
On 1850 June 21
Departed From
Kanesville, Iowa
Arrived
Between 1850 October 1 – 4
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Church Train
Company Direction
Westbound

42 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs), but the size of the company more than tripled as it made its way across the plains. It was initially organized near the Missouri River.

 

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Company Departed from Kanesville, Iowa

1850 June 21

William Snow Called as Captain

1850 June 21 – October 4  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1850 June 21
Joined Company
Ended Between 1850 October 1 – 4
Company Arrived

Joseph Young Called as Captain

1850 June 21 – October 4  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1850 June 21
Joined Company
Ended Between 1850 October 1 – 4
Company Arrived

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

1850 October 1

Sources

Pioneer