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Life of Richard King and King's Ranch

By Creichert1
  • Birth

    Birth

    Born in NYC

  • Richard King arrives in Texas during the Mexican War.

    to join Mifflin Kenedy for river boat service
  • Rancho de Santa Gertrudes (King Ranch) is founded

    Rancho de Santa Gertrudes (King Ranch) is founded

    with the purchase of the Rincon de Santa Gertrudis land grant.

  • Capt. King dies

    He was 60
  • The first dipping vats are developed

    The first dipping vats are developed

    cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry to rid cattle of the Texas Fever tick.
  • The area's first successful artesian well is drilled,

    The area's first successful artesian well is drilled,

    speeding the development of agriculture, railroad construction, and small communities.
  • Monkey (3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn) is calved

    Monkey (3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Shorthorn) is calved

    the foundation sire for the Santa Gertrudis breed
  • King Ranch net wire fencing is developed

    King Ranch net wire fencing is developed

    as an innovative fencing method.
  • The Santa Gertrudis breed is recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as first beef breed ever produced in America and the first new breed in over 100 years.

    The Santa Gertrudis breed is recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as first beef breed ever produced in America and the first new breed in over 100 years.

  • Thoroughbred ASSAULT foaled on the Ranch.

    Thoroughbred ASSAULT foaled on the Ranch.

    ASSAULT wins the Triple Crown in 1946.
  • Quarter Horse PEPPY SAN BADGER foaled. At one time, he would be the all-time leading sire of NCHA cutting horses.

    Quarter Horse PEPPY SAN BADGER foaled. At one time, he would be the all-time leading sire of NCHA cutting horses.