Black Hawk War (Utah), 1865-1872
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Milas Edgar Johnson autobiography
Typewritten excerpts of an autobiography. Johnson was born while his parents were migrating to Utah. He lived in numerous places including Fountain Green and Huntington, Utah. He states that he knew Black Hawk, recounts incidents with Ute Indians during the Black Hawk War, served as postmaster in Huntington, and was elected to the Utah state senate. The item was edited by family members who removed some material.
Milas Edgar Johnson autobiography
Typewritten autobiography. John writes about his life in Fountain Green and Huntington, Utah, his experiences in Utah's Black Hawk War, his employment as a postmaster, and his service in the Utah state senate.