Hi It was the Mormons, who then blamed it upon the Indians. It was called the "Mountain Meadows Massacre." It occurred in September, 1857. Approximately 120 emigrants to California were massacred. Use a search engine to find out more information. Lots of websites about it, including several of descendents of those massacred. This one by a family member: http://members.aol.com/tnf49/mm.html I think that just recently (within the last 2 or 3 years) the Mormon church did acknowledge their part in this. Read websites for more information. Not being a Mormon, not sure about that info. Elizabeth Visit the Overland Trail http://www.over-land.com