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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creatorOf McClellan, George Marion, 1860-1934. Autograph Christmas card signed G.M.McClellan to: Miss Bates. Wellesley College
creatorOf McClellan, George B., 1862-1934. Papers, 1885-1932 (bulk 1895-1916) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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associatedWith Bates, Katharine Lee, 1859-1929. person
associatedWith Big Horn Ditch Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Harris, M. L. person
associatedWith Red Bank Cattle Company, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Richards, William A. (William Alford), 1849-1912. person
associatedWith Van Devanter, Willis, 1859-1941. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Big Horn County (Wyo.)
Wyoming--Big Horn County
Red Bank Ranch (Wyo.)
Wyoming
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Cattle trade
Horse industry
Politics, Practical
Ranches
Water resources development
Occupation
Politicians
Ranches
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Birth 1860

Death 1934

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