Frewen, Moreton, 1853-1924

Frewen (1853-1924) was born in Sussex, England, and came to Wyoming Territory in 1878 on a hunting trip. He and his brother Richard soon afterwards formed the Big Horn Ranche Company and operated a cattle ranch in what is now northeastern Wyoming. In 1882 the company was dissolved after Moreton bought out Richard's share and reorganized the company as the Powder River Cattle Company, Ltd., with an English board of directors. Frewen served as manager of the company until 1886 and the company eventually dissolved in 1889 due to overstocked pastures and harsh winters. Frewen returned to England and speculated in mining and railroad ventures until his death in 1924. He was married to Clara Jerome of New York in 1881 and they had three children.

From the description of Moreton Frewen papers, 1870-1932. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 35284134

British statesman; Member of Parliament.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : 25 Chesham Place, S.W., [London], to Arthur Sullivan, [n.y.] Nov. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125467

Anglo-Irish reformer, economist, author, and inventor.

From the description of Papers of Moreton Frewen, 1871-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77821387

Moreton Frewen (1853-1924), of Sussex, England, came to Wyoming Territory in 1878 on a hunting trip. He and his brother Richard soon afterwards formed the Big Horn Ranche Company and operated a cattle ranch in what is now northeastern Wyoming. In 1882 the company was dissolved after Moreton bought out Richard's share and reorganized the company as the Powder River Cattle Company, Ltd., with an English board of directors. Frewen served as manager of the company until 1886. The company was dissolved in 1889 due to overstocked pastures and harsh winters. Frewen returned to England and speculated in mining and railroad ventures until his death in 1924. He was married to Clara Jerome of New York in 1881 and they had three children.

From the guide to the Moreton Frewen papers, 1870-1932, (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center.)

Frewen was an active promoter in the London market, with many interests; a Member of Parliament, 1910-1911; author of pamphlets on the silver question, Anglo-American trade, etc.

From the description of Moreton Frewen papers, 1823-1924. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26324188