Little Soldier was a frequent visitor to the homes of Weber County settlers, particularly David Moore's family; his daughter Mary continued to visit the Moore family for many years after her parents' deaths

Copied from Beneath Ben Lomond’s Peak: A History of Weber County, 1824-1900, pg 270.

(The information was received from Ellen Moore and David Moore, daughter and son of David Moore. Compiled by Isabella E.K. Wilson.)

Little Soldier was a Ute Indian chief who was a peacemaker between the Indians and white settlers of Weber County. He visited in the homes of the pioneers as long as he lived. His wife’s name was Negess and he had a daughter named Mary. She continued to call on the family of David Moore for many years after her parents had died. Little Soldier’s granddaughter was still living in 1934. Her home was in Kaysville.

Documenting the Weber Utes

Little Soldier was a frequent visitor to the homes of Weber County settlers, particularly David Moore’s family; his daughter Mary continued to visit the Moore family for many years after her parents’ deaths

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.