1997 was the sesquicentennial anniversary of the pioneer trek from
Winter Quarters (near Omaha), Nebraska, to Utah. The Walton Price
family followed this trail 6 years later. No known journal of this
experience was kept by immediate family members. However, James
Armitstead, who traveled in the same wagon company as Thomas and
Jane, and their three children, did keep such a journal.
Also in this Pioneer company, and in the same ocean company, was Hannah Last Cornaby. Her Autobiographjy and Poems will be used for additional first hand information.
Finally, Frederick Piercy, who was hired by the LDS church to assist in preparing an emigrants' guide to Utah, crossed the Atlantic just a few weeks after the Walton family, and crossed the plains during the same summer, 1853. His etchings provide illustrations of their company and the important scenes they viewed.
Follow these links to the pioneer experience:
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Title Page of Autobiographjy and Poems , found in BYU Library |
Keokuk Camp, 1853, F. Piercy |
Independence Rock, 1853, F. Piercy |
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Immigrants approach Fort Bridger, 1853, F. Piercy |
Devil's Gate, 1853, F. Piercy |
Great Salt Lake City, 1853, F. Piercy |
