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1846 because of religious persecution Mormon pioneers left their
beautiful temple and lovely homes by the banks of the
Mississippi River at Nauvoo Illinois to begin their epic journey
to a new home in the mountains of the American west.
This was the beginning
of a story that would cover two decades, 1846 - 1868 of the trek
of these faithful souls. They crossed walking beside covered wagons,
and pulling handcarts; sailed from Europe, traveled by river boats, and
railway.
This is a record of these noble pioneers
and the trails they traversed. As they
traveled they built communities, way stations to benefit
those who would follow. They married, bore children
and many times
buried their loved ones
who perished because of
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In this database we have
endeavored to recognize these Latter-day Saints giving
information about their lives and families, when and where
their settlements were established and who lived and died in
these then remote places.From Nauvoo,
Illinois; Iowa City, Iowa and other departure points across the
plains of Iowa some going through Garden
Grove and Mount Pisgah to the east
and west banks of the
Missouri River at Kanesville (Council Bluffs) and the 90
plus other settlements in western
Iowa as well
as Winter Quarters (near Omaha) and settlements
in eastern
Nebraska they
left a legacy of faith
and forbearance.
We welcome you to explore
this database; you will find individual and family
information in family group, pedigree and descendant reports
some with photographs as well as biographies, settlement
histories, maps, cemeteries, and timelines that will help
you understand their
lives and times.
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