George Washington West
George Washington West (1851–1926) was a Texas rancher. He was one of the first cattlemen to drive longhorns to the Kansas railhead. He was reported to have commanded one of the longest recorded cattle drives, which started at Lavaca County and ended at the Canadian border. He founded the towns of George West, Texas, and Kittie, Texas. both in Live Oak County.
George West | |
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| Born | George Washington West March 10, 1851 Decatur County, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | February 16, 1926 (aged 74) San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA |
| Occupation | Rancher |
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