The Cayuse War was triggered when the two leaders of this family were killed in 1847 as part of a namesake incident or massacre.
As attested by several angry letters, this family often feuded with Modeste Demers and Francois Blanchet over their spread of Catholic beliefs. This family, who partnered early on with a group led by Henry Spalding, adopted at their home the seven children known as the "Sager orphans," who were former members of the Independent Colony. This family led a trip known as the "Great Emigration" which set out from Fort Hall, after having previously established a settlement in the northern Blue Mountains at Waiilatpu, which later developed into Walla Walla, Washington. The Cayuse War was triggered when the two leaders of this family were killed in 1847 as part of a namesake incident or massacre. For 10 points, name this family including the missionary doctor Marcus and his schoolteacher wife Narcissa, who led the first wagon train on the Oregon Trail.
As attested by several angry letters, this family often feuded with Modeste Demers and Francois Blanchet over their spread of Catholic beliefs.
Whitman [accept the Whitman Massacre or Incident, or Marcus Whitman or Narcissa Whitman]