Copied from Tullidge’s Histories, Volume II, 1889, pg 113.

The settlements of Morgan County are very compact, being mostly in Weber valley, which, including its extension up East Canyon creek is about sixteen miles in length by two miles in width. Lengthwise it lies south-east and north-west. It is well watered and the streams abound in fish, notably the mountain trout. They are also well fringed with cottonwood timber and willows. The valley is a beautiful gem set in a grand border of mountains, their sides dotted with forests of pine and fir, and capped with peaks which never entirely lose their mantle of snow. The chief of the “Weber Utes, “Little Soldier,” whose band considered the valley of the Weber their home, deserves a passing notice. Ever the friend of the white man he endeavored to keep his people from preying on their property. Not being able to control them as he wished, he became disgusted with their thieving, moved to Ogden, and ended his days there. The settlers purchased the most of the valley from the Indians, and treaties were very well respected by both parties