James Martin, Sr, of Harrisville, Utah, would hide Indian women from their husbands "while the men were on a drinking binge"

Copied from Early Farr West Residents: Their Biographies and Their Homes, compiled by Brian L. Taylor, 2008. Pg 249.

James Martin, Jr. was born 7 Feb 1880 in Harrisville (now Farr West), Weber, Utah, the son of James Martin, Sr., and Lydia Flint. Their pioneer home was situated near a meandering stream referred to as Four-mile Creek. According to Jim’s sister Alta’s recollections, Indians frequented the area. It was not unusual for the Indian women to seek the elder Martin’s help to hide them from their husbands while the men were on a drinking binge. Jim’s father advised them to hide in the rushes along the stream until it was safe to go back to their spouses. And the Martins were not the only family in early Farr West who had personal contact with Native American children and adults.

Documenting the Weber Utes

James Martin, Sr, of Harrisville, Utah, would hide Indian women from their husbands “while the men were on a drinking binge”

A collection of documents, excerpts, and photographs relevant to the so-called Weber Ute people of Northern Utah. Not a complete history — research aid only.