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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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