First Sheep in Menard County, Texas in 1876

Here is the San Angelo Standard Times article about the first sheep in Menard, Texas in 1876.  This is an interview of Nancy Mires Wilkinson in her later years of such an important event in her life and the new frontier.

Nancy Wilkinson recalls W. J. bringing the first sheep to Menard County

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Genealogist, photographer, blogger, wife, mother and GMomma!! Fifth generation rancher in the Texas Hill Country.
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3 Responses to First Sheep in Menard County, Texas in 1876

  1. Pingback: Wilkinson Ranch in Menard County, Texas | Out My Kitchen Window

  2. Jan says:

    Linda, thanks!

  3. linda says:

    Loved this story and the documentation of wolves being in the area. I have heard so many pros and cons on this. I really enjoyed this story.

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