In the years following their marriage, Jonathan and Ruth, along with Ruth’s family moved to Fort Steilacoom when Sumner was threatened by Indians.
Upon his enlistment he was stationed in the West, and eventually found his way to Fort Steilacoom.
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He primarily served at Fort Steilacoom in the Pacific Northwest, where he was wounded twice with the 4th U.S. Infantry during Rogue River Wars with Indians along the Snake River in 1855, and also served in the Puget Sound War in 1856.
In September or October the Fort Steilacoom Invite is held, hosted by Lakes High School.