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1
Q

what happened in 1846

A

Donner Brother Party set off with more elderly women and children than usual

2
Q

what happened in July 1846

A

party arrived at Fort Bridger at Rocky Mountains then realised they may not make it before winter

arguments broke out over half the party wanting to take an uncleared short cut that led to food shortages

3
Q

what happened in october 1846

A

a snow storm hit when they reached the sierra mountains and they got trapped in a cave

4
Q

what happened in december 1846

A

first migrant died of starvation

5
Q

what happened in 1847

A

california rescue group found them , only half alive from cannibalism