William Adams Hickman Joins Cornwall Company
1849-04-01
MigrationDescription
William Adams Hickman joined the Cornwall Company for the westward trek between April and August 1849.
Significance
Marks the formal migration of 'Wild Bill' Hickman and his traveling party to the Mormon settlements in the West.
Location: En Route to Utah Territory
Themes
Westward ExpansionHickman Traveling GroupTHEOLOGYDEMOGRAPHICSPOLITICS