The "Mayor of Millard County" AKA Bob Stinson lived
alone in Majum Canyon for roughly 20 years. He could probably
be one of the most secluded people, living in one of the most
desolate areas, in our history. After returning from World War
I, Bob found that his wife had remarried. Heartbroken, Bob took
a trailer west. Unfortunately, Bob's trailor broke down in Marjum
Canyon. Not caring, Bob just hauled a few of his belongings
to a nearby cave, where he was also able to find a nearby spring.
He didn't move for 20 years.
Bob worked for the Highway Maintenance, keeping the road clear
after storms. Once Marjum Canyon Road was decommisioned, Bob
lost his job and moved to Delta, where he was a local legend.
I am a Stinson and am interested in learning about Bob Stinson's ancestry. Any ideas on that? or even just when or where he was born so I can research further? Thanks.
Jody Sorenson
Everson, WA 98247
2009-02-14
Great site. glad I found it as I am in love with the Utah West Desert after writing about my aunt Mary Devitt Laird, who lived in Joy,Utah, on the desert for 40 years. She, too, was a form of hermit but very well loved and needed!!
