Services for J. D. Wulfjen, 88, were held from First Methodist Church. Mr. Wulfjen was one of the rugged pioneers who led the development of West Texas. As a young man of 13 years, he was in the saddle, he was a merchant, farmer, and banker. He contributed liberally to the building of churches and schools in this and other West Texas counties. Mr. Wulfjen moved to Williamson County, Texas as a boy of 13 years and went to work on the ranch of his half-brother, Captain D. H. Snyder. While in his teens, he went up the trail with herds of cattle several times, making a few trips to ranges in Montana and Wyoming. He and another young man drove a herd of hogs from Williamson County to Houston, Texas for the market. Some days, the two men would only make 1-2 miles progress. Leaving the services of Captain Snyder, Mr. Wulfjen formed a partnership with H.B. Shepherd and went into the mercantile business in Round Rock. This was while Mr. Wulfjen was a young man in his 20s. The two men suffered reverses and lost their business. In January 1884, Mr. Wulfjen moved to Mitchell county and entered the cattle business for himself. He filed on 640 acres of land, which today is known as the Wulfjen ranch headquarters, and returned to Williamson County. In 1885, he moved his family to their new home. Within a few years, he had developed a ranch with several thousands of acres. In 1900, he and associates organized the City National Bank in Colorado City, Texas. He served as president for a time and was a member of the board of directors at the time of his death. Mr. Wulfjen was active in the Methodist Church for 75 years. He had a financial interest in erecting every church building in the county regardless of denomination. He contributed liberally to the building of early day public school buildings in Mitchell and Scurry Counties. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 67 years. Through this lodge, helping needy families and individuals. He and his wife were married on 24 February 1874.
Survived by his wife; three sons - U.D. Wulfjen, S.O. Wulfjen, B.L. Wulfjen; two daughters - Mrs. E.H. Winn, Mrs. H. Wallace.
The Big Spring Herald
March 24, 1933
Contributed by Searchers of our Past
James Durham Wulfjen registered the “96” brand in 1885 through the Mitchell County Courthouse and began producing Durham cattle and saddle horses for income. A historical marker, commemorating the establishment of the 96 Ranch was dedicated in 1976.
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Survived by his wife; three sons - U.D. Wulfjen, S.O. Wulfjen, B.L. Wulfjen; two daughters - Mrs. E.H. Winn, Mrs. H. Wallace.
The Big Spring Herald
March 24, 1933
Contributed by Searchers of our Past
James Durham Wulfjen registered the “96” brand in 1885 through the Mitchell County Courthouse and began producing Durham cattle and saddle horses for income. A historical marker, commemorating the establishment of the 96 Ranch was dedicated in 1976.
Thank you
Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
Services for J. D. Wulfjen, 88, were held from First Methodist Church. Mr. Wulfjen was one of the rugged pioneers who led the development of West Texas. As a young man of 13 years, he was in the saddle, he was a merchant, farmer, and banker. He contributed liberally to the building of churches and schools in this and other West Texas counties. Mr. Wulfjen moved to Williamson County, Texas as a boy of 13 years and went to work on the ranch of his half-brother, Captain D. H. Snyder. While in his teens, he went up the trail with herds of cattle several times, making a few trips to ranges in Montana and Wyoming. He and another young man drove a herd of hogs from Williamson County to Houston, Texas for the market. Some days, the two men would only make 1-2 miles progress. Leaving the services of Captain Snyder, Mr. Wulfjen formed a partnership with H.B. Shepherd and went into the mercantile business in Round Rock. This was while Mr. Wulfjen was a young man in his 20s. The two men suffered reverses and lost their business. In January 1884, Mr. Wulfjen moved to Mitchell county and entered the cattle business for himself. He filed on 640 acres of land, which today is known as the Wulfjen ranch headquarters, and returned to Williamson County. In 1885, he moved his family to their new home. Within a few years, he had developed a ranch with several thousands of acres. In 1900, he and associates organized the City National Bank in Colorado City, Texas. He served as president for a time and was a member of the board of directors at the time of his death. Mr. Wulfjen was active in the Methodist Church for 75 years. He had a financial interest in erecting every church building in the county regardless of denomination. He contributed liberally to the building of early day public school buildings in Mitchell and Scurry Counties. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 67 years. Through this lodge, helping needy families and individuals. He and his wife were married on 24 February 1874.
Survived by his wife; three sons - U.D. Wulfjen, S.O. Wulfjen, B.L. Wulfjen; two daughters - Mrs. E.H. Winn, Mrs. H. Wallace.
The Big Spring Herald
March 24, 1933
Contributed by Searchers of our Past
James Durham Wulfjen registered the “96” brand in 1885 through the Mitchell County Courthouse and began producing Durham cattle and saddle horses for income. A historical marker, commemorating the establishment of the 96 Ranch was dedicated in 1976.
Thank you
Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
Survived by his wife; three sons - U.D. Wulfjen, S.O. Wulfjen, B.L. Wulfjen; two daughters - Mrs. E.H. Winn, Mrs. H. Wallace.
The Big Spring Herald
March 24, 1933
Contributed by Searchers of our Past
James Durham Wulfjen registered the “96” brand in 1885 through the Mitchell County Courthouse and began producing Durham cattle and saddle horses for income. A historical marker, commemorating the establishment of the 96 Ranch was dedicated in 1976.
Thank you
Contributor: Searchers of our Past (47220553)
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