Wyoming Governor. Moving at age eighteen to Big Muddy, Wyoming, in 1880, he began raising cattle using the registered brand of V Bar V. Becoming active in the Republican Party politics, he served in Wyoming's Second State Legislature. In 1905, he was elected as a Republican the seventh Governor of Wyoming, serving until 1911. After his term, he resumed his ranching interests until his death at age 83.
Wyoming Governor. Moving at age eighteen to Big Muddy, Wyoming, in 1880, he began raising cattle using the registered brand of V Bar V. Becoming active in the Republican Party politics, he served in Wyoming's Second State Legislature. In 1905, he was elected as a Republican the seventh Governor of Wyoming, serving until 1911. After his term, he resumed his ranching interests until his death at age 83.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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