William Hyde and the Wild Turkeys:
Mormon Battalion Experiences
Text from William Hyde's Journal
Original Illustrations by Eldon Woolf
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William Hyde married Sally Allred
Roseltha Hyde md. Martin Woolf
Golden L. Woolf md. Fanny Elizabeth Coombs
Willbur C. Woolf md. Wanda Martell
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Their children
William Hyde had marched from Winter Quarters to Los Angeles with the famous Mormon Battalion........the year was 1847.
July 16, 1847. The Battalion was mustered out of service. Soon after, we commenced making arrangements to start on our return to Council Bluffs, at least, as many as chose to go. We chose for our place of encampment a beautiful place for water and feed for animals, three miles from Pueblo.
On the 20th we were organized into companies of hundreds and fifties. Lieutenants Little and Pace were chosen Captains of hundreds. I was chosen the Captain of the 1st fifty. Brother Tyler of the 2nd, and Brother Reddick Allred of the 3rd.
On the 23rd we started on our way. Traveled 20 miles. Camped at Puchoes Ranch.
The 24th. Traveled 18 miles. Came to Francisco Ranch. Tarried at this palce until the 28th and purchased 40 head of beef cattle of Mr. Francisco.
The 28th. Started with our cattle, which were as wild as deer. Crossed the main divide between Francisco's and Tulary Valley. Traveled 12 mi.
The 29th. Traveled 12 miles. Camped in a small, but beautiful valley.
On the 30th we laid by and killed our cattle and dried the meat and prepared it for packing.
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