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| - One of the most tragic and disturbing events in Mormon history took place on 11 September, 1857, when approximately 120 men, women and children, traveling through Utah to California were massacred by a force consisting of Mormon militia members and Southern Paiute Indians. The Mountain Meadow Massacre, as it is known, has remained a topic of interest and controversy as Mormons and historians struggle to understand this event, and the Church's detractors seek to exploit it for polemical purposes.
- On September 11, 1857, a group of travelers passing through Utah were killed on their way to California. The group responsible for the tragedy was Mormon settlers who were living in Utah at the time. This incident is referred to as the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Many use this incident to defame the church as a whole. This church is still having to answer questions and dispel myths about the Mormon Church that this tragedy surfaced. However, much speculation and many false rumors have circulated concerning this incident in history that we must dispel in order to truly understand the issue.
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| - On September 11, 1857, a group of travelers passing through Utah were killed on their way to California. The group responsible for the tragedy was Mormon settlers who were living in Utah at the time. This incident is referred to as the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Many use this incident to defame the church as a whole. This church is still having to answer questions and dispel myths about the Mormon Church that this tragedy surfaced. However, much speculation and many false rumors have circulated concerning this incident in history that we must dispel in order to truly understand the issue. The Baker-Fancher Party came to Salt Lake City in July of 1857. The group was originally from Arkansas and picked up some from Missouri on their way. Their destination was California. It is estimated that the group consisted of 140 men, women, and children. 40 well-equipped wagons and household items, gold, and currency amounting to about $100,000 were brought by the travelers as they would settle in their new land. However, they would not make it to California.
- One of the most tragic and disturbing events in Mormon history took place on 11 September, 1857, when approximately 120 men, women and children, traveling through Utah to California were massacred by a force consisting of Mormon militia members and Southern Paiute Indians. The Mountain Meadow Massacre, as it is known, has remained a topic of interest and controversy as Mormons and historians struggle to understand this event, and the Church's detractors seek to exploit it for polemical purposes.
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