
"Stories of the beleaguered Saints and of their suffering and death will be repeated again and again. . . . Stories of their rescue need to be repeated again and again. They speak of the very essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ." (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1996, 86)

Going on a pioneer trek or visiting sites along the Oregon or Mormon Pioneer Trail?
Take along a story of a pioneer who walked there in late 1856. Imagine yourself to be that person. How did they respond to challenges? How did they triumph over adversity? What lessons can we learn and metaphors can we find for our own lives?
You’ve heard much about the tragedies of the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies of 1856. Now learn of their triumphs, their miracles, their bonds with one another, and how they came to "know God in their extremities." (See Francis Webster - Martin Handcart Company)
Tell My Story, Too (Seventh Edition) by Jolene S. Allphin, is a collection of 258 biographical sketches of pioneers and rescuers of the Willie, Martin, Hodgett and Hunt Emigrating Companies of 1856. The 528-page book also contains 302 pictures; an index of all names and ages of the pioneers in the four emigrating companies and their known rescuers; three of their emigrating songs, including all verses of the original "Handcart Song" by J.D.T. McAllister; a brief chronological overview of their immigration and rescue; an 1855 map of the trail that they used, and more. The stories in the book may be copied and given to individuals to take on pioneer trek reenactments. They may also be copied for other non-commercial uses.
"This tremendous work is becoming the de-facto encyclopedia of stories from The Rescue, and is an excellent resource for those organizing pioneer treks or anyone interested in the Rescue." (Howard K. Bangerter and Cory W. Bangerter, "Tragedy and Triumph - Your Guide to the Rescue of the 1856 Willie and Martin Handcart Companies," Second Edition, 2006 - regarding "Tell My Story, Too")
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Other Recommended Reading
- The Price We Paid by Andrew D. Olsen, published Deseret Book 2006
- (Best and most accurate comprehensive book on the complete story)
- Tragedy and Triumph by Howard K. Bangerter and Cory W. Bangerter
- (Best compact summary book. Includes terrific chronology chart, maps, GPS locations, name lists of company members and rescuers, several biographical summaries and an overview of the whole story.)
List of names from the handcart and wagon companies
Other handcart and wagon company links
- Martin Company Meeting Document
(link opens a PDF)

