The handcart companies were organized using the handcarts and sleeping tents as the primary units. The Mormon handcart movement began in 1856 and continued until 1860. The most famous of these are the Willie and the Martin handcart companies. In 1859 one handcart company crossed the plains. Hare called a porter with a handcart to help him transport the container. For a time she also peddled second-hand books from a handcart. The last two handcart companies of 1856 departed late from England. Initially, gravel and soil were brought from the hill to the landfill area by handcart. In a few places iron-plated wooden rails were laid to take a handcart. A "handcart" is pulled or pushed by one or more people. Never again would a handcart company depart Florence later than July 7. He races away on a handcart through Washington. Five people were assigned per handcart, with each individual limited to of clothing and bedding. Today, the Mormon Handcart Park and Nature Preserve commemorates the site. He started by selling fish and chips outside Dublin pubs from a handcart.