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Wright-Godbe/George Stringham Freight Train (1861)

Departed
On 1861 August 3
Departed From
Florence, Nebraska
Arrived
On 1861 October 17
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Freight Train
Company Direction
Westbound

A number of Mormon emigrants traveled to Utah with this freight train. It left Florence with wagons laden with cotton machinery, a printing press, and retail goods.

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Company Departed from Florence, Nebraska

1861 August 3

George Ammon Stringham Called as Captain

1861 August 3 – October 17  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1861 August 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 October 17
Company Arrived

Abraham Reister Wright Called as Captain

1861 August 3 – October 17  See Pioneers
Roles
Captain

Date Details

Started On 1861 August 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1861 October 17
Company Arrived

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

1861 October 17