Death and Survival
There were 91 people in the Donner Party including those who died before the winter and those who joined the party later.
Of the 91, 44 died and 47 survived.
Number of men who died: 33
Number of women who died: 11
Number of men who survived: 18
Number of women who survived: 25
All but one of the infants died and all of the seniors above 65 also passed away.
Of the 91, 44 died and 47 survived.
Number of men who died: 33
Number of women who died: 11
Number of men who survived: 18
Number of women who survived: 25
All but one of the infants died and all of the seniors above 65 also passed away.
Where the Donner Party were stranded and forced to result to cannibalism.