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