These photos were taken by Richard and David Winmill during a trip to the
Martin Cove Rescue Site in Wyoming as an extension of the Richard Winmill and
Elizabeth Laird Family Reunion in July 2000.
A few intrepid family
members retraced the steps of the
Willie handcart company from
Martin's Cove
to Rock Creek.
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Our Family reunion group retraced the steps of the Willie Company from Martin's cove the Rock Creek, Wyoming.
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Grand daughters of Elizabeth Laird (Winmill) who as a nursing baby made the trek in her mother's arms.
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David at the Sweet Water Crossing where many of the Martin Company were rescued.
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Richard at martins's Cove.
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This memorial at the Sweet Water Crossing commemorates the point at with many of the Martin company "crossed the veil."
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Richard Russ, Theron, Byron and David at Martin's Cove.
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