From the Archives
The remarkable tales that define the Garr family, pioneers, ranchers, horsemen, and survivors.
A Legacy Carved in Stone on Antelope Island
In 1848, Fielding Garr was entrusted with a monumental task: establish a working ranch on a remote island in the Great Salt Lake. The stone structures he built still stand today.
Two Brothers, One Hut, and a Herd to Save
When winter closed in on Antelope Island, teenage Abel Weaver Garr and his brother stayed behind alone in a small stone hut to keep the cattle alive. Their survival became family legend.
The Garr Brothers Build a New Home in Cache Valley
After Fielding Garr's death in 1855, his four sons journeyed to Cache Valley and became founding settlers of Millville, Utah, establishing the legendary Elkhorn Ranch.
When Brigham Young Called on the Garr Boys
In 1860, the Garr brothers were summoned to Antelope Island to showcase their legendary horsemanship for Brigham Young and his distinguished guests, a moment of frontier pride.
The Journey of Andreas Gaar
In 1732, Andreas Gaar and his wife Eve Seidelmann left their home in Illenschwang, Bavaria, and sailed across the Atlantic, beginning the American chapter of the Garr family.