Warren Ranch – WY. Great Ranches of the West

“Senator Warren’s son Fred brought Harvard-trained engineering experience to the ranch, moving it from its “Wild West” phase into an efficient ranching affair. Fred updated facilities and equipment until it became of the most modern operations in the West. Fred also worked with Dr. John Hill of the Wyoming School of Agriculture to develop the Warhill Sheep, a breed with a natural tendency to twin and well suited to a range environment.” – Jim Keen, Great Ranches of Read More …

Warren Ranch – WY. Great Ranches of the West

“The Civil War did much to shape the character of this young man from Hinsdale, Massachusetts. After the war, the lure of the Western Territories called Warren away from Hinsdale to the wild, boisterous town of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Warren found work with cattle baron Amasa Converse, and their arrangement evolved into a partnership that ultimately formed the Warren Livestock Company. Warren’s business and ranching pursuits prospered from the beginning, quickly followed by and interest in politics. He was Read More …

Warren Ranch – WY. Great Ranches of the West

“As the group rides away from me, the rich history of the ranch echoes under the staccato of horse hooves life far-off gunfire. The tale of the Warren Ranch begins miles and years away in Port Hudson, Louisiana, as a nineteen-year-old corporal, eager to speak to his commander, threaded his way through medics tending fallen men. The rumble of cannon fire faded as darkness fell. Francis Emory Warren of Company C intended to volunteer for a dangerous mission Read More …