Myres, S. D. (Samuel Dale), 1871-1953

Saddlemaker. Born November 22, 1871, in Johnson County, Texas, to David Rittenhouse Myres and Mary Jane Dale Myres. Bought a saddle shop Sweetwater, Texas, in 1898, which became famous throughout the west for superior craftsmanship. Served as mayor of Sweetwater, Texas, (1908-1911), president of Sweetwater Commercial Club and school board member (1914-1915). Moved his company to El Paso, Texas, in 1920. Known as "Tio Sam," Myres met virtually all of the western personalities during his career in El Paso. He was married twice, first to Drusa Rogers, with whom he had three children: S. D., Jr.; William James; and Melrose; and to Eva Forkner. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Myres died in 1953 in El Paso, Texas.

From the description of Papers, 1879-1961, (bulks 1927-1961). (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24509615

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