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| After the Bluff Skirmish of 1921. Bob Martin, Posey, (unknown man in back), Jesse Posey, Tse-Ne-Gat, Poke, and an (unknown man). All of these men were central to the Posey Wars era. |
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| After the Bluff Skirmish of 1921. Bob Martin, Posey, (unknown man in back), Jesse Posey, Tse-Ne-Gat, Poke, and an (unknown man). All of these men were central to the Posey Wars era. |
Experiences with Posey an interview with Grant and Josephine Bayles, of Blanding, Utah. The Bayles' tell some stories about Posey.
Memories of the Ute Roundup by Ellen Lefler. Ms. Lefler wrote this article, based on the stories her mother told her about the Ute people.
More Experiences with Posey from Portrait of Our Past: A History of Monticello Utah Stake (Formerly San Juan Stake) 1882-1988. Includes excerpts of stories about Posey.
Out-shooting Posey an interview with Grant Bayles, who tells how he out-shot Posey one day, when they had a contest during lunch.
Paiute Posey and the Last White Uprising by Dr. Robert McPherson. This is a detailed account of the Ute Wars of 1915, 1921, and 1923. McPherson shows what elements contributed to the outbreaks, and how the Mormons and the Indians were involved.
Posey: A Leader of the Witapunuche Utes by Tonya Morris, Posey's great-great-granddaughter. Another version of the Posey Wars. Miss Morris also tells some of Posey's past, before the skirmishes began.
Sheriff Newman and the Posey War by Ellen Lefler. Ms. Lefler dictates a story her father told her about Robert Lee Newman's role in the Posey War. Ellen Lefler is Sheriff Newman's granddaughter.
The Life and Times of a Renegade by LaWana Eubanks. This is an excerpt from Miss Eubanks' research paper. It tells the story of Posey's efforts to get Turah as his wife, and then accidentally shooting her. This site also includes words to Stan Bronson's folk song about Posey.
The Ute Indians by Suzette Morris. This accounts the history of land wars between the Utes and Anglos. It tells about land allotments and reservations; and it explains how the Indians and whites fought for land rights.
The Utes in Allen Canyon by Steven Slade. This explains how Allen Canyon has been a part of Indian culture for generations. It then tells how white men tried to help the Utes.
Train Ride to Salt Lake Excited Ute War Leaders by Steve Lacy. Mr. Lacy writes about the amusing tale of how Posey, Tse-Ne-Gat, and others were to be taken by train to Salt Lake City for punishment. However, the adventure turns out to be an enjoyable and unforgettable one for the Utes.
Turah's Death an interview with Lynn Lyman. Mr. Lyman tells of an experience his cousin, Albert R. Lyman, had when Posey went to Sand Island to bury his dead wife.
Posey a song sung by Stan Bronson. Take a second and listen to it.