He came to Kingsville,TX, in September of 1912. His land was next to the King Ranch.
Notes from his obituary:
Retired ranchman and farmer, and one of the most colorful characters of the community, died last Thursday afteroon at 4:15 at the family residence, 308 East Lott. He came to Texas, using an oxcart for transportation. He settled at Moulton, Lavaca County, and for 37 years was enganged in ranching operations. Twice during his ranching days. he went back to his birthplace to visit, and each time the trip was made on a Texas cow pony. His love for life on the open range found expression during the rodeo here last year (1941), when without informing his family, he arranged for a horse and rode with the cowboy and ranger section of the opening day parade, proud that he was the "oldest man here, afoot or horseback."
After he came to Kingsville, he dealt in cattle and carried on some farm operations.
He came to Kingsville,TX, in September of 1912. His land was next to the King Ranch.
Notes from his obituary:
Retired ranchman and farmer, and one of the most colorful characters of the community, died last Thursday afteroon at 4:15 at the family residence, 308 East Lott. He came to Texas, using an oxcart for transportation. He settled at Moulton, Lavaca County, and for 37 years was enganged in ranching operations. Twice during his ranching days. he went back to his birthplace to visit, and each time the trip was made on a Texas cow pony. His love for life on the open range found expression during the rodeo here last year (1941), when without informing his family, he arranged for a horse and rode with the cowboy and ranger section of the opening day parade, proud that he was the "oldest man here, afoot or horseback."
After he came to Kingsville, he dealt in cattle and carried on some farm operations.
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