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Regrettably, many Mormons died as they tried to travel from Illinois to Utah. Many people starved and froze to death in a make shift camp they erected in the mud, just on the other side of the Mississippi River (1846). Ironically, while they were freezing in their tents, they could see the new residents enjoying their homes across the river.
Three hundred twenty-five (325) Mormons are buried at Winter Quarters, Nebraska. This was the second encampment where the Saints were able to built proper shelters and wait for spring to come (1847). As the weather warmed, there was more food, and fewer people died. They traveled mostly in the summer. There was plenty of water along the way. Sometimes children would wander away from wagon train and get lost on the plains. Sometimes Indians would find the children and bring them back to their parents. Sometimes they were never seen again.
Another great tragedy along the Mormon trail occurred years after the initial migration. In 1856, immigrants from England were delayed. They should have remained in Nebraska until spring came again, but they had come so far already. They were eager to reach the Great Salt Lake Valley. They were caught in the mountains in the snow. When news reached Salt Lake City, men and boys volunteered to go out and rescue them. They were able to rescue most of them 145 out of 404 were lost.
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∙ 11y agoThere is no source that provides the exact number of deaths along the Mormon Trail, but we do know that hundreds and possibly thousands died. Most of these were due to starvation or were young babies or very old and simply unfit for the 1,400 mile journey. Despite the many deaths, the Death Rate on the Mormon trail was less than half that of the Oregon Trail or the California Trail.
There is one known database of most of the Mormon Trail deaths, but it is not available online. The only way to access it is to contact the Church History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have the only copy.
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∙ 11y agoMormon pioneers died on the trail in all sorts of ways. It just depended on their situation. Most died of injury, illness, or disease. There was also starvation, freezing to death, and exhaustion. Some women and babies died in childbirth due to the unfavorable conditions. Additionally, some who set out on the trail were simply too old or too weak to survive the journey.
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What was the Mormon trail like?
It was a difficult trek, and many died along the trail.
Did any body die on the Mormon trail?
Yes!!! Thousands of people died along the Mormon Trail. Most deaths were caused by disease, exhaustion, starvation, or freezing to death.
What food did the Mormons take with them on the Mormon Trail?
They took whatever they could carry, which wasn't much. For a long time, they ate flour mixed with water (cooked). They ate what they could hunt as well... but most of the time, they didn't eat much, which is why many died.
What must a musher do if a dog has died along the trail?
They would keep moving on with the race
What are some major differences and similarities between the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail?
1. people died on both of them 2. they both took weeks or even months to travel on and most who tried it had little supplies
Why was the Cherokee's journey to their land named the trail of tears?
along the way the Cherokee Indians died
Why is the trail of tears named like that?
That's where the Natives were forced out of their homes and many died along the way.
What rivers were considered along the Mormon trail?
Mississippi River was frozen over and they crossed on ice. They also had to cross the North Platte in, I think, Nebraska. The Martin and Willie HandcartCompanies were stranded near the Sweetwater and three boys, who carried most everyone across safely, died there the next day.
Was Galileo Galilei Mormon?
Most definately not. Galileo Galilei died in 1642. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) did not begin until 1830. Galileo missed the opportunity to be a Mormon by 188 years. Even if Galileo had been alive in 1830, the Mormons were in New York, USA and Galileo was in Italy. Mormonism did not arrive in Italy until 1850.
Why did Brigham Young lead the Mormons to Utah?
Brigham Young became president of the Mormon church when Joseph Smith died. The Mormons needed a safe place to practice their religion. The Mormons had been kicked out of every other place they had tried to settle. At the time, Utah was a part of Mexico, and they wanted to escape the United States government. Also, before Joseph Smith died he told Brigham that the Saints would eventually have to move west to the Rocky Mountains. Because every where else that Mormons tried to settle were chased out and abused. So the Mormons went west to seek a place where they could practice their religion without being provoked.
Why did Brigham Young lead the Mormons the Utah?
Brigham Young became president of the Mormon church when Joseph Smith died. The Mormons needed a safe place to practice their religion. The Mormons had been kicked out of every other place they had tried to settle. At the time, Utah was a part of Mexico, and they wanted to escape the United States government. Also, before Joseph Smith died he told Brigham that the Saints would eventually have to move west to the Rocky Mountains. Because every where else that Mormons tried to settle were chased out and abused. So the Mormons went west to seek a place where they could practice their religion without being provoked.
Why were Mormon's more persecuted than the shakers?
This could be due to several reasons.First, the Shakers were more insular and kept to themselves, while Mormons have a very extensive evangelism effort and proliferate into their communities. Since Mormons were out and about, people had a higher chance of being annoyed by them.Second, the Shakers were, for the most part, a smaller group. The Mormons are ever-expanding. People felt more threatened by the Mormons and in some cases were worried that Mormons would take over their cities and towns. There were more Mormons, so there were more to persecute.Third, the Shakers have died out, but Mormonism lives on. Nobody persecutes Shakers anymore because they don't exist, but Mormons are still persecuted by many to this day.
