On This Day: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by... (1847)
On November 29, 1847: Missionaries Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and 15 others are killed by Cayuse and Umatilla Indians, causing the Cayuse War.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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