BattalionWomen.com - Mission Statement

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	Families with the Mormon Battalion March of 1846-48
	500 Wagons Stood Still

Mission Statement

To research, authenticate, and preserve the history of the men of the Mormon Battalion, their wives, children, and family members who, during the Mexican War, made the long march with them. Their stories are available in the book Families with the Mormon Battalion March of 1846-48. We also honor the wives of the men who remained behind while their husbands served in the Mexican War of 1846-48. The stories of those left behind are available in the book Five Hundred Wagons Stood Still.

Our goals are:

Compile a library of information regarding the Mormon Battalion families and make it available to family historians and others who are interested in the stories of their sacrifices, trials, and hardships they made as well as their accomplishments in colonizing the Western part of the United States.
Publish this researched information in a book telling about the men and families who were involved in the Mexican War of 1846-48. We hope this compiled information will be valuable in teaching their descendants and others that because of their efforts they have a great heritage.
Memorialize the graves of the original Mormon Battalion men, their wives who were left behind on the prairies of Iowa, as well as the women and families who accompanied them. We honor them by placing a beautiful bronze plaque by their headstone in special services with the present-day Mormon Battalion Association and family members participating.
To make available to the general public all preserved and researched materials by placing this information in public libraries, historical museums, and visitor centers. Also, to give this research to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Library System and to all others who may be interested.
To fulfill President Brigham Young's promise when he said: "As the Lord lives, you will never be forgotten, but will be held in honorable remembrance forever and ever."

Website supported by independent historians Gaylen and Shirley Maynes, life members of the Mormon Battalion Association.

Crossing the Plains by Fred Christensen - used with permission, DUP.
Pioneer woman graphic used with permission, MBA-Auxiliary.