In Ogden, an Indian man tries to take a gun from the home of Martha Ann Lewis Bingham

Copied from The Compiled History of Martha Ann Lewis Bingham, by Jo Ann E. Vernon.

The family [of Sanford Bingham and Martha Ann Lewis Bingham] remained in Salt Lake until April of 1850 when they moved to Lynn, or where Ogden is now, their first home being between 22nd St. and 28th St. They raised grain and potatoes. While here, Martha Ann’s brothers and sisters lived with them. One of her sisters was afflicted with St. Vitus’ Dance and sometimes on becoming frightened she would get worse. One day an Indian came to the house and tried to get their gun, but Martha Ann stood between him and the weapon until someone came to help. They were very much frightened.

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