Plans were made to leave because of the unrest that was growing worse for the Saints. The companies began leaving some only with small carts, some with cows tied to wagons. This was a sad time for us all, but I tell you all it was not unexpected. Our Prophet had many times prepared us to be watchful. We always felt very thankful to be taught by our Prophet, may God rest his soul, until we meet again." John Marriott at this time left to go to St. Louis to get his father and sister, but both had passed on by the time he arrived there. Christopher Layton joined the Mormon Battalion. Thus the two men went their separate ways. Years later both come to Utah to help build Zion here, to love God, and help build and sustain His Church to the end of their days.