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Organization of Wyoming Stockgrazers Association in Laramie in 1871

The Newman Ranch on the Niobrara, about 1886.— Photo by courtesy P. H. Waddill of Gordon, Nebraska

On April 14, 1871, key pioneers from Laramie and Cheyenne convened to establish the Wyoming Stock Graziers Association, later known as the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. The meeting aimed to form a permanent society to promote quality livestock, prevent stock theft, and support small ranchers through cooperative efforts. Notable figures included Ora Haley, George Fox, Dr. Latham, and Charley Hutton, who contributed significantly to the livestock industry in Wyoming. The association’s first constitution was adopted, with annual meetings to follow, cementing Laramie’s role as a hub for Wyoming’s cattle industry.

1883 Pensioners – Wyoming Territory

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883 – Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, and the Date of Original Allowance, United States Pension Bureau Senate – Executive Document 84, Parts 1-5. This list is taken from the official Pension Roll of 1883, the major genealogical source for Civil War and War of 1812 pensioners. Pensioners are listed by post office address, and in no apparent order after that. Albany County No. ofcertifi-cate. Last nameof pensioner First nameof pensioner Post-officeaddress Cause for which pensioned Monthlyrate Date oforiginalallowance. 128768 Kearney Francis J. … Read more

Wyoming Forts

Forts in Wyoming

In the states adjoining Wyoming were a number of forts that played a part in the military history of the state. Among these may be named Fort Hall, Idaho, Uinta and Thornburg, Utah; Sedgwick (first known as Fort Rankin), Colorado; C. F. Smith and Custer, Montana and Robinson and Sidney in Nebraska. Camp Auger Fort Bridger Camp Carlin Fort Casper Fort Connor Fort Fetterman Fort Halleck Fort Philip Kearny Fort Laramie Fort Mackenzie Fort McKinney Fort Reno Fort D. A. Russell Fort Sanders Fort Stambaugh Fort Fred Steele Fort Walbach Fort Washakie