The Mitchell Train departed from Sugar Loaf Township in Marion County,
Arkansas with "The Dunlap Train".
Number of People: 7 (7 Victims, No
Survivors)
Wagon Master:
Charles Roark Mitchell
Family:
Sarah C. (Baker) Mitchell
John
Mitchell
Joel Dyer Mitchell
Drovers, or Hired Hands:
Lawson A. McEntire
John Prewit
William Prewit
(Based on the number of cattle between the
Mitchell Train (74 to 100), and the Dunlap Train (42), there are probably
no other hired hands unaccounted for, and these three hands probably took
care of both herds during the journey.)
Family Associated Train(s):
The Dunlap Train
The Baker Train
Mitchell Train Total Wagons:
1 Ox Wagon
Mitchell Train Total Livestock:
26 Oxen (13 yoke)
1 Horse
74-100 head of Cattle
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