I am curious- did the government guarantee safe passage to the CAPTAIN-and others crossing the plains at that time?? thus the lawsuit- ? I need a history lesson here- Thanks, Curious Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: Paulette Hilk <paulette@elite.net> To: CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, February 05, 2001 9:49 AM Subject: [CAMARIPO] A slow government >Our government was even slow back then. > >Le Grand Advocate, Saturday, August 16, 1913 > >About 60 years ago when Capt. Nicholas Turner and Party were crossing >the plains for California, they were attacked by Indians somewhere in >Utah and nearly all there stock was killed or stolen. Capt. Turner >during his life time pressed his claims upon the government for damages, >after his death M. F. Turner, his son, continued the fight for damages >and after his death Chas. Cunningham was appointed by the heirs to press >their claims, Now after 60 years the claims have been allowed and >damages paid. After all expenses and lawyers fees have been paid there >remains $300 to be divided among the heirs of 7 children. > >P. Y. Welch (deceased) who was one of the party, presented his claims >separately, to the government and received $900 damages a couple of >years ago. > >-- >Thomas and Paulette Hilk >1725 Wildwood Ct. >Merced, CA. 95340 > >E-mail address: paulette@elite.net > > > >==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== >NEW LIST MEMBERS- Post your query so we can start helping you!! > >