Northwestern Live Stock Company

The Northwestern Live Stock Company was incorporated in Helena, Montana, in 1901 by John T. Murphy, A.L. Smith, J.P. Woolman, and John B. Turton to operate in Shonkin, Choteau County, Montana. The company was organized to acquire, raise, and sell sheep, cattle, horses, and other livestock. The president of the company until 1906 was John Murphy, who then disposed of his interest. In 1909, J.H. Evers entered the company and by 1951 was president of the company.

From the guide to the Northwestern Live Stock Company Records, 1884-1961, (University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections)