This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RolaineKing68 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.sprague/329.345.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Winter Quarters was a place where many died of disease and exposure to the weather and not enough or the right kinds of food. Many whole families were taken. There is a new book titled Mormons on the Missouri which gives good information about the stay in Winter Quarters. Cholera and scurvy were two of the ravaging diseases. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>