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The Haun's Mill Massacre occurred on October 30, 1838, beginning at approximately 4 p.m.
The reason why the Haun's Mill Massacre occurred is the same reason that the Missouri Mormon War broke out. Essentially the Mormons were quickly becoming the majority, dominating the local economy and politics. Also, many of the Mormons had become quite vocal about the fact that they intended to inherit the entire area from the settlers and create their Zion. This was an annoyance to most Missourians of the time, and they took matters into their own hands to get the Mormons to leave.
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Book entry: 1838: September. "Tues. 30. - A mob under the leadership of Col. Wm. O. Jennings attacked a little settlement of Saints at Haun's Mill, Caldwell Co., Mo., and killed and mortally wounded (1) Thomas McBride, (2) Levi N. Merrick, (3) Elias Benner, (4) Josiah Fuller, (5) Benjamin Lewis, (6) Alexander Campbell, (7) Warren Smith, (8) Geo. S. Richards, (9) Wm. Napier, (10) Austin Hammer, (11) Simon Cox, (12) Hiram Abbott, (13) John York, (14) John Lee, (15) John Byers, (16) Sardius Smith and (17) Charles Merrick. Others were severely wounded, but recovered. Among these were Alma L. Smith, who was healed in a most miraculous manner, through prayers and faith." (LDS Church Chronology 1805 -1914, by Andrew Jenson, page 15)
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