Ledbetter, Jack (Wesley C.), d. 1957.

Dates:
Death 1957

Biographical notes:

Wesley C. (Jack) Ledbetter arrived in the Encampment area of Wyoming in 1896. He was employed as superintendent at the Portland Mine near Battle, Wyoming, and he held interests in other mining properties. When mining became unprofitable, he engaged in cattle ranching on Indian Creek. He married Eva B. Ames and died in Saratoga, Wyoming in 1957, while living with his stepdaughter, Helen D'Esterre.

From the description of Jack Ledbetter photographs, 1898-1950. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 54793956

Wesley C. (Jack) Ledbetter arrived in the Encampment area of Wyoming in 1896. He was employed as superintendent at the Portland Mine near Battle, Wyoming, and held interests in other mining properties. When mining became unprofitable, he engaged in cattle ranching on Indian Creek. He married Eva B. Ames and died in Saratoga, Wyoming, in 1957, while living with his step-daughter, Helen D’Esterre.

From the guide to the Jack Ledbetter photographs, 1898-1950, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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Subjects:

  • Mineral industries
  • Mines and mineral resources
  • Mining
  • Mining engineering
  • Ranching
  • Ranching

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  • Wyoming (as recorded)
  • Wyoming (as recorded)