The Donner Party was not Mormon. The Donner Party was a group of American pioneers who set out for California in a wagon train in 1846. They became infamous for the extreme hardships they faced, including being trapped by snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains, which led to starvation and cannibalism.
The group was primarily composed of families and individuals seeking a better life in California, and their journey was not associated with any religious movement. While some members of the party may have had religious beliefs, the group as a whole was not affiliated with the Mormon faith or any other specific religious organization.
The Donner Party’s tragic story is often remembered as a cautionary tale about the dangers of westward expansion and the importance of proper planning and preparation for such journeys.