McClellan, George Marion, 1860-1934
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George B. McClellan, a Wyoming rancher and politician, was a cattle driver, miner, hunter, and meat contractor prior to settling permanently in Wyoming. In 1895, he entered into partnership with W.A. Richards to operate the Red Bank Ranch in Johnson (later Big Horn) County, Wyoming, an association which continued until Richard's death in 1912. McClellan was later treasurer and general manager of the Red Bank Cattle Company, Inc. He served in the Wyoming legislature as representative (1907) and later senator from Big Horn County (1909-1913), Big Horn, Hot Springs, and Washakie Counties (1915), and Washakie County (1931-1933).
McClellan's business associates included William A. Richards (1849-1912), governor of Wyoming (1895-1899) and later with the U.S. General Land Office, and M.L. Harris, a physician in Chicago, Illinois. Richards was President and Harris was secretary of the Red Bank Cattle Company, Inc.
From the description of Papers, 1885-1932 (bulk 1895-1916) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27966936
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Subjects:
- Cattle trade
- Horse industry
- Politics, Practical
- Ranches
- Water resources development
Occupations:
- Politicians
- Ranches
Places:
- Big Horn County (Wyo.) (as recorded)
- Wyoming--Big Horn County (as recorded)
- Red Bank Ranch (Wyo.) (as recorded)
- Wyoming (as recorded)
