It was sometime during this period that the problem of the state boundary line arose between Nevada and Utah. Silver and gold mines had previously been located in various areas, and it seemed that Nevada wanted them. They made a new survey and claimed much land, which included all of the Muddy Mission. The Saints on the Lower Muddy (Overton, St. Joseph and St. Thomas) were released by President Young in 1870 and advised to return to Utah, many of them settling in Long Valley, later establishing the town of Orderville.
The ones on the Upper Muddy were also released, but many remained and met the higher taxes. Zemira stayed for awhile, but finally, after having lived a total of 8 years in Nevada, he decided to leave and move the rest of his family to Panguitch, Utah. It wasn’t just a simple decision; he had given it a good try, and had been diligent, but it had been a struggle, which required working through many difficulties.
He had made a contract with the Meadow Valley Mining Co. to haul a certain amount of wood, and had to finish that contract. From the latter part of April until 20 November, approximately half of his days were spent hauling or cording wood. Alma may have helped him complete the contract. At least, his diary tells that Alma came from Panguitch 10 October, and Zemira finished cording and measured up, having finished his second contract with the Meadow Valley Mining Co. November 20. He recorded that he paid his 1873 taxes amounting to $56, on November 17.
He started moving his family November 24, 1873, and they arrived in Panguitch on the 29th. He then obtained a cabin of Bishop Sevy, and moved some of his family in on December 1. So at that time he could be with all of his family again, which was a blessing indeed!
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