Masterson Family

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The Masterson family were a pioneer Texas ranching family, owners of the JY Ranch, and breeders of Aberdeen Angus cattle. The ranch, begun by Robert B. Masterson in the 1880s, consisted of some 73,000 acres and was later operated by his descendents for three generations. In 1957, following the death of Masterson's grandson, Tom Masterson Jr., a well known cattleman and longtime director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the ranch was sold to G. H. and Ed Lawrance of San Antonio, Texas.

From the guide to the Masterson Family Papers, S 661. 1., 1872-1983 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)

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creatorOf Masterson Family Papers, S 661. 1., 1872-1983 and undated Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Knox County (Tex.)
Truscott (Tex.)
Carson County (Tex.)
Potter County (Tex.)
King County (Tex.)
JY Ranch (Tex.)
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Aberdeen
Cattle
Cattlebrands
Frontier and pioneer life
Oil and gas leases
Petroleum industry and trade
Ranchers
Ranches
Ranches
Ranching
Trusts and trustees
Women
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