Under Compromise of 1850, Congress created the Utah Territory; Brigham Young appointed as Governor.
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Journal Entry
September 23, 1850 ~ Monday
23rd Travled to Green river put in 6 spokes into a waggon
wheel crossed the river & camped 5 miles below 9 1/2 miles
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Woodruffs arrive in Salt Lake Valley and live in cabins Wilford built in 1847.