American pioneers

In July, 1846, with the approval of Brigham Young, five companies of men volunteered to serve in the Mexican War as part of the Mormon Battalion. Five companies in the army could have up to 20 army hired and paid laundresses. 18 laundresses have been documented as serving with the Mormon Battaion and recieving a private's pay. Other women actually accompanied the Mormon Battalion. 34 women and 44 children have been documented as accompanying the Battalion. Most of the women who…

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April 14, 2017 One of the coolest things about finding a diary or the interview of an old pioneer, is the details about how they actually traveled. Here is the description of a young, 16-year-old girl, Susan Thompson, who was actually on the Oatman wagon train: A Perpetual Picnic "We were divided into companies and each band was governed by a captain. Royce Oatman was the man from whom we received directions and counsel." Each wagon had a supply of "jerked meat, dried apples and berries…

#OTD in 1843, the first major wagon train departed for the west coast on the Oregon Trail. Thousands of more pioneers followed in the upcoming decades. Learn more here!

Historical photograph of a 1800's era family on a Westward expedition.

Spoiler: You might still bring some of these foods on a road trip.

Typical farm families like this are usually large , which stands in contrast to the Wrights that numbered only two. Perhaps a testament to their ill fate.

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