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Katherine (Kittie) Elizabeth Searcy West: A Pioneer of the American West

Katherine (Kittie) Elizabeth Searcy West emerged as a formidable figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Within the dynamic landscape of the American cattle industry, she not only stood as an indispensable business-partner to her husband, George Washington West, a successful cattle businessman, but also forged a distinct legacy of her own. Following her husband's passing, Katherine's visionary leadership and philanthropic efforts not only continued their shared work but also cemented her reputation as a pioneering businesswoman and a dedicated philanthropist. Her remarkable journey reflects a profound legacy in both the cattle industry and the broader sphere of American enterprise.

The 1850s & 60s: Turbulence of War and it’s Lasting Effects

Kittie Searcy entered the world on November 9th, 1858, amidst the rustic tranquility of her family's estate in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas. Born to Albert and Mary Louisa Searcy, Kittie's childhood was imbued with the struggles and uncertainties of frontier life. Her family's 486-acre estate, once part of her grandmother's plantation, bore witness to her father's valiant but ultimately futile efforts as a farmer. Persistent crop failures and menacing locust swarms cast a shadow over their aspirations, compelling Albert to contemplate relocation further west, to the untamed expanses of Brazos River County.

However, the specter of danger loomed large on the frontier. The threat of raids by Plains Indian Tribes, particularly the Comanche, instilled fear in Albert's heart, prompting him to keep his family rooted in safer environs. Despite the allure of prosperity enjoyed by cattle ranchers in the west, Albert remained steadfast in his commitment to his family's security.

Tragedy struck with the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. Albert, answering the call of duty, enlisted as a second lieutenant in the Confederate Army's 27th Texas Cavalry. His service led him to the bloody fields of Pea Ridge in March 1862, followed by further engagements in Mississippi and Tennessee. The harrowing toll of battle claimed Albert's life, leaving Mary Louisa to shoulder the burden of widowhood and single-handedly raise their children.

In the wake of Albert's death, Mary Louisa confronted the daunting prospect of financial instability and legal strife. Bereft of her husband's guidance and support, she grappled with mounting debts and legal disputes stemming from her mother's estate. Forced to sell portions of their property and eke out a living as an itinerant schoolmistress, Mary Louisa's resilience and fortitude provided a beacon of hope amid adversity.

For Kittie, these formative years were a crucible of resilience and determination. Witnessing her mother's unwavering resolve in the face of hardship left an indelible imprint on her character, instilling within her a sense of tenacity and resourcefulness that would shape her future endeavors. Despite the trials and tribulations that punctuated her early years, Kittie's unwavering spirit remained undaunted, foreshadowing the remarkable journey that lay ahead.

A Cattlewoman's Influence

In 1874, at the age of sixteen, Kittie Searcy was introduced to George Washington West at a social gathering at the Sweet Home Ranch, a venue renowned in Lavaca County's social circles. George, distinguished by his physical prowess and expertise as a drover, had already made a name for himself as a trail boss, leading cowboys and cattle across Texas. His educational background and meticulous management of business transactions set him apart, making him an ideal match for Kittie. Captivated by each other, they married within three weeks, embarking on a partnership that extended far beyond marital bonds into a formidable business alliance.

Together, George and Kittie embarked on expanding their cattle business from just driving cattle to market to raising them on their own ranch. In 1875, they completed their new ranch and headquarters, featuring a 2,200-square-foot residence and a significant two-story barn that spanned 4,300 square feet. This barn, equipped with all the necessary tools for ranching longhorn cattle and doors large enough for wagons or stagecoaches, symbolized their business savvy and commitment to the cattle industry.

Understanding the complexities of the cattle business, Kittie and George established a network of contacts and maintained constant communication with their drovers, utilizing every available service to stay informed about market conditions. While George led drives, Kittie was the strategic mind managing operations from the headquarters, demonstrating an uncanny ability to navigate the volatile cattle markets. Their strategy of purchasing small ranches, called rancheros, along the trail to wait out unfavorable markets emphasized their patience and market acumen, ensuring they sold their cattle at optimum prices.

Kittie's involvement in the ranching business was profound and hands-on. She was not a figurehead but a central figure in the ranch's daily management, financial planning, and strategic decision-making. With a keen understanding of the industry, Kittie oversaw livestock care, land management, and cattle breeding, driving the prosperity and sustainability of their operations. She broke traditional gender roles, establishing herself as a pivotal force in a predominantly male industry and securing the legacy of the West family's ventures.

The Apex of Success

As the 1890s unfolded, the West family's cattle enterprises flourished, propelled by George Washington West's keen business acumen and Kittie West's astute management skills. Their operations, spanning an impressive 700,000 acres across South Texas, symbolized their ascendancy to the upper echelons of the cattle industry. From humble beginnings, the Wests had transcended regional prominence to become revered figures in the realm of ranching and commerce, commanding respect and admiration from Mexico to Canada.

The grandeur of their success found expression in the opulence of their new ranch in Live Oaks County, Texas. A testament to their vision and determination. Featuring state-of-the-art amenities such as indoor plumbing and a private phone service, the ranch epitomized the Wests' commitment to modernity and efficiency. These luxuries not only provided unparalleled comfort but also facilitated seamless communication and oversight of their sprawling operations, ensuring their continued success and prosperity.

Driven by a desire to leave a lasting impact, George and Kittie West embarked on ambitious philanthropic endeavors and town-building projects. Their vision for George West, Texas, took shape with the funding and construction of the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad, a transformative development that spurred economic growth and prosperity in the region. The couple's generosity extended beyond infrastructure, with substantial contributions funding the construction of a courthouse, roads, bridges, and the establishment of an electric utility company. Their philanthropic legacy, rooted in a commitment to community development and progress, continues to enrich the lives of residents in George West and beyond.

End of an Era and New Beginnings

The death of George Washington West in 1926 marked a poignant moment in Kittie's life, casting a shadow over their shared dreams and the empire they had built together. Despite her profound grief, Kittie embodied resilience and determination, ensuring that the sadness of her loss did not overshadow their accomplishments or halt their philanthropic efforts. Her sorrow was deeply felt, a testament to the depth of their partnership and love. Yet, it also served as a catalyst for her to forge ahead, honoring George's memory by continuing their work and solidifying the West legacy.

With a controlling 50% share in the company, Kittie navigated the complexities of the business world with grace and acumen, solidifying her position as one of the wealthiest women in Texas. Choosing to reside in San Antonio, Kittie retained the mineral rights to the family's property, a decision that would prove immensely lucrative with the discovery of oil in Live Oak County. Leveraging her business savvy, Kittie capitalized on oil, gas, and mineral leases, further augmenting the West family's wealth and securing their financial legacy for generations to come. Her resilience in the face of personal tragedy and her strategic business decisions underscored the indomitable spirit that defined both Kittie and George Washington West's lives and legacy.

Bibliography:

Katherine Elizabeth 'Kitty' West. Photo taken in the late 1890s in her ranch cloths. Burns Family Archives

History of the Cattlemen of Texas. 1914. Reprint, Austin: Texas State Historical Association, 1991.

Shackelford, Bruce M. The Wests of Texas: Cattle Ranching Entrepreneurs. Denton: Texas State Historical Association, 2015.

Sparkman, Ervin L. The Peoples History of Live Oak County. Mesquite, Tex.: Ide House Publishers, 1984.

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Clara Driscoll has been described as an author, a politician, an activist, a cattlewoman, and the Savior of the Alamo, but here at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, we describe her as a friend and hero. When she was in her early twenties, Clara heard that the Alamo was going to be demolished. Her fierce will and Texan pride led her to organize a campaign to save the Alamo. When the money wasn’t raised in time, she wrote a personal check to cover the payment and gave the Alamo back to the State, earning her the nickname, “The Savior of the Alamo.” When Clara died, she left her fortune to create a charitable hospital for children. The hospital opened in 1953 and in 1970 its status changed from charity only to not for profit. Today, her gift continues to save the lives of children in South Texas.

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Full Name: James Presley Gallagher. Nickname(s): Jamie, JP, Asshole. Age: 27. Birthday: 01/24/1991. Western Zodiac: Aquarius. Sexual Orientation: Pan. Relationship Status: Single. Religion: Christian. Occupation: Mechanic, occasional hustler. Nationality: American.

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Place of Birth: St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, MT. Hometown: Seeley Lake, MT. Education: High school.

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Faceclaim: Josh Henderson. Eye Color: Left green, right blue. Hair Color: Brown. Height: 5′11′‘ | 180 cm. Weight: 170 lbs | 77 kg.

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Father’s Full Name: Hank James Gallagher. Father’s FC: Mark Harmon. Father’s Status: Alive, estranged. Father’s Occupation: Farmer: cattleman. Mother’s Full Name: Bonnie Joan Gallagher née Nash. Mother’s FC: Jaclyn Smith. Mother’s Status: Alive, estranged. Mother’s Occupation: Farmer: cattlewoman. Siblings: Drake Raymond Gallagher, Julie Mackenzie Gallagher, Savannah Summer Forthley née Gallagher.

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REVIEW

 The Crimson Trail by Eric Red

A Joe Noose Western #4

 Joe Noose is a man among men, a bounty hunter, kills when necessary but brings them in alive when he can. This time he plays a bit of a sleuth as he looks for a serial killer working his way through the men herding cattle on a trail drive. Why are the drovers falling like bowling pins? Who is killing them? Will Joe find the killer before everyone is dead? Throw in an evil cattle baron, his henchman and posse, a few fights with fists and guns…and don’t forget the serial killer and you have the makings of a rip-snorting, root-tooting, rollicking Western yarn.

 What I liked:

* Joe Noose: almost bigger than life but very real, fast and deadly with gun and fists, a survivor, reliable, steadfast, loves Marshall Bess Sugarland, intriguing, sees things through, a man I admire and would want on my side.

* That the story picks up from where book three ends.

* The writing and plot

* Laura Holdridge: cattlewoman, widow, ranch owner, on the trail herding cattle with her team, good woman, someone we may hear more of in the future.

* That there was more than one bad guy to hate and learning how each one was thwarted.

* Copper: Joe’s faithful steed.

* That all my senses were engaged.

* Feeling I was part of the story.

* That Joe was true-blue to Bess.

* Thinking about what makes people evil…

* All of it really except…

 What I didn’t like:

* The bad guys…it was easy to hate them and hope they would meet their comeuppance(s)

* Knowing that I will have to wait to find out what will happen next.

 Did I like this book? Yes!

Would I read more in this series/by this author? Without a doubt!!!

 Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Pinnacle Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 5 Stars

   BLURB

 In his fourth series installment, acclaimed author and horror filmmaker Eric Red brings his trademark volatile action and bloody violence to a classic genre, injecting modern speed and grit into Old West legend as Joe Noose and Marshal Bess Sugarland follows a trail of blood through the valley of death... Joe Noose follows a trail of blood through the valley of death--in this bold Western series from Eric Red, acclaimed author of The Guns of Santa Sangre and The Wolves of El Diablo. HUNT FOR THE CATTLE DRIVE KILLER Joe Noose knows what fear looks like. He sees it in the eyes of his new friends--a dozen trail-hardened cattle men who don't scare easily. It's not the 500-mile trek across treacherous Montana territory that's got them spooked. It's not the 3,000 heads of cattle they've got to wrangle either. They're afraid that someone on this drive--one of their own team--is a serial killer. Five wranglers are already dead. Every man is a suspect. And the woman rancher in charge is paying Joe Noose to root out the evil on this cursed cattle drive--by riding alongside the killer...

AUTHOR BIO

Eric Red is a master storyteller, beginning with his first script in which he single handedly made picking up a hitchhiker as scary as Jaws did with going back in the water. After 30 years, The Hitcher remains one of the most popular horror movies ever and has continued running on cable and now streaming all over the world. His next film, Near Dark, completely changed the world of vampires by delivering some truly distinctive twists and themes to a very familiar genre and still inspires current movies and TV shows like Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. The same can be said for many of his other films that showcase his unique perspective on werewolves, body transplants and even mobsters.

His film, 100 Feet, starring Famke Jansen and Bobby Canavale “will be remembered as one of his best” hails top horror review site, Bloody Disgusting. The Hitchcockian thriller took the J-film genre to the next level with its uniquely personal psychological torture. Scream Magazine says, “Like Red’s best work – from his intense power script trio of the original HITCHER, the moody vampire pic NEAR DARK, and the glossy thriller BLUE STEEL; to his directorial wham-bang double of COHEN & TATE and the awesomely bonkers BODY PARTS – 100 FEET is another concentrated blast of slick entertainment.”  

Mr. Red continues to challenge the status quo in any genre he tackles. Most recently his new best-selling western novel series Noose has been hailed as breathing new life into the Western genre by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Roundup Magazine, Scream Magazine and Historical Novels Review. True West Magazine recently had this to say, “When Red brings his modern pacing and gift for gore to the classic Western genre, the result is something like the bloody lovechild of Jack Reacher and Louis L’Amour. Pulp Fiction meets High Noon, and it’s glorious.”

Whether the genre is horror, thriller or western, Mr. Red’s talent is digging into the psychology of people’s fears and bringing those front and center to the imagination. Comic Book Review said this about Mr. Red’s graphic novel, Containment. “How can you beat zombies in space? How can you top having Eric Red, screenwriter on the horrifying vampire movie Near Dark, creating a comic book where astronauts are millions of miles away in outer space, trying to fight off flesh-eating zombies? You can’t, so you just sit back and enjoy every creepy moment of it.”

In 1998, Stephen King proclaimed The Hitcher and Near Dark were on his top five desert island films in The New York Post. In 2019, The Hitcher remains on his list in a recent interview with JoBlo.com.  

Mr. Red’s works have garnered a huge audience and deep fan loyalty over the years as his projects continue to inspire and push the envelope. Throughout his career, he has always featured strong women characters and female-driven stories from Blue Steel, Bad Moon, 100 Feet to the Noose series.

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A family connection to a legendary cowgirl sent the author on an exhaustive research roundup

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Award-winning author and historian Diana Allen Kouris grew up a cowgirl along the famed Outlaw Trail in the region where Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah converge.  Decades of research and writing have rendered Kouris an authority on the spellbinding history of the area.  She’s authored three nonfiction books including “The Romantic and Notorious History of Brown’s Park,” “Riding the Edge of An Era: Growing Up Cowboy on the Outlaw Trail,” and “Nighthawk Rising: A Biography of Accused Cattle Rustler Queen Ann Bassett of Brown’s Park.” Kouris is the 2020 recipient of the Spur Award from Western Writers of America for Best Western Biography. 

The following is an interview with Diana Allen Kouris.

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What inspired you to write this book? 

Aspirations to research and write the life story of Queen Ann Bassett, and of those who wove the fabric of her life, likely began early in my childhood.  I grew up absorbing the enchantment of the valley of Brown’s Park, while it and its history encircled me and my cattle ranching family.  My mother’s voice swept me into the past, time and again, as she recounted stories about our legendary home.  Those moments led to my commitment to be a nonfiction writer.

The actual inspiration for this book arrived the morning that Queen Ann’s whispers urged me to write her story.  The moment in time had come for me to devote all I could muster to seek out and write her truth.  I knew that much of what had been written about her was not based in fact, and that it did not mesh with the Queen Ann who became my grandmother’s friend when both women were in their 20s. The parodies of Ann didn’t resemble the gracious cattlewoman my elderly uncle said he loved and admired from the time he first saw her when he was 5-years-old.  After doing years of research, I’m convinced that embellished accounts can’t compare to the real life story of Queen Ann Bassett.

Place this excerpt in context.  How does it fit into the book as a whole and why did you select it?

Taken from Chapter Sixteen, “Becoming Queen Ann,” this excerpt portrays a detailed description of Ann, no longer a child but grown into a beautiful young woman, in love, and with a future innocently planned.  She was, however, living in dangerous times.  Eerily foreboding, the text reveals that the toxic brew of range war was upon her, and it foreshadows a shattering of her life. 

Tell us about creating this book; any research and travel you might have done.  Any other influences on which you drew?

This book required a tremendous amount of research and an exhaustive effort to gather, sort, organize, absorb, and write.  Research came from a multitude of sources.  Some of those include Ann’s writings, university collections, museum collections, old newspapers, census records, family records and write-ups, oral histories, letters, state and federal documents, legal papers, military records, interviews, court documents, and legal testimonies.  I sought out new research and photos even as I was writing chapters.  My husband Mike assisted me with every aspect of the research. Although we did a fair amount of travel, we were thankful that many documents and historical newspapers are accessible online.

I had a unique perspective while writing Queen Ann’s story, not only because of my family’s connection, but because she and I both received the rare providence of being the daughters of Brown’s Park cattle ranchers. My family’s ranch house sat just across the river from the meadow on Willow Creek where Ann was born.  Although our ages were seven decades apart, Queen Ann and I rode the same trails and breathed the same ancient fragrances when we worked cattle on the range.  At dusk, after long days in the saddle, we were both escorted home by the grace of nighthawks flying overhead as they fed upon the insects stirred into the twilight by the rhythmic beat of horse hooves.  I wrote about Queen Ann’s surroundings with personal knowledge.

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What were the biggest challenges you faced, or surprises you encountered in completing this book?

The volume of research was beyond daunting, as was the challenge to transform it into a manuscript worthy of becoming a book of historical significance.  One principal surprise was the discovery of extraordinary government documents concerning the Meeker Massacre. Direct testimony given by three white women soon after they had been held captive enabled me to share their harrowing accounts of the massacre and of their captivity, for the first time and with vivid and intimate detail.

I discovered and laid out new truths about the men Isam Dart and Mat Rash, long maligned as common cattle rustlers, and the terrorism stock detective and assassin Tom Horn inflicted on them both.  These revelations are a major part of Queen Ann’s story.

The Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig provided a wealth of archived research and many rare photographs. Director Dan Davidson was enthusiastic and tireless with his assistance and knowledge.  Incredibly, more than once, brand new and significant research, destined to be included in my manuscript found its way to the museum and then to me.  I was astonished that these things, almost always, arrived at the precise time I needed them.  It was, for me, a mystical and humbling experience.

Walk us through your writing process: Where and when do you write? What time of day?  Do you listen to music, need quiet?

Writing the lives of those who came before is an awesome responsibility, and I take it most seriously.  There is a factual history to be told, but there is also an emotional history to be revealed.  I came to know Queen Ann and the other history-makers around her.  Occasionally I smiled; other times I cried. 

When I write, sometimes with the magical inspiration of music, I always feel an innermost connection with not only those I’m writing about, but also with those who will one day read the words that I write.  Even when I’m overcome by the pursuit of perfecting a phrase, a page, a chapter, I never lose my sense of the reader.

What is your next project? 

There is so much history waiting to be written.  My next challenge is to update my first book, “The Romantic and Notorious History of Brown’s Park,” published in 1988.  I have many new stories to add.  Perhaps I will be moved to write a fourth book.  I’m not sure.  I will continue to give talks about Colorado history and the life journey of Queen Ann Bassett chronicled in “Nighthawk Rising.”

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1. Height: 5′6″

2. Last thing I Googled: “michael buble everything”

3. Favorite Musicians: Beatles, Nightwish, My Chemical Romance, The Megas/The Belmonts, and any other random artist I become obsessed with

4. Song stuck in my head: Micheal Buble - Haven’t Met You Yet (It started out as Everything, but it blended into Haven’t Met You Yet)

5. Followers: 239

6 Following: 125

7. Do you get asks: Occasionally. Most of the time they’re games. I really appreciate that people think I’m a nice or great person, or whatever game is going around, but I don’t really do them.

8. Amount of sleep: Anywhere from 6 to 12 hours. It depends on the day and what time I went to bed

9. Lucky Number: 7

10. What are you wearing: A black Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt that I got from a friend, and blue jeans..

12. Instruments: My voice.

13. Languages: Only English. I want to learn Romanian, German, and I need to learn ASL, but I don’t have the follow-through it takes. I tend to obsess over it, and learn as much as I can in a short amount of time, then get distracted by a different hyperfixation and forget about it for a year. By the time the hyperfixation returns, I’ve forgotten everything I previously learned. 

Speaking of, time to make a new Duolingo account. 

14. Favorite Song: I don’t have a favorite song, I just have songs I’m listening to most often. That one, at the moment, is a tie between Chaos King from the Not Musical, and The World Revolving. Also from the Not Musical.

15. Random Fact: You know I like turtles. You know I like cows. But did you know I also like birds? I want to get a bird at some point. 

16. Aesthetic: I don’t have a set aesthetic. It changes and mixes between Cattlewoman, swamp witch, fae, ocean, beach, mermaid, pink princess, and rave aesthetics. 

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On the Fence about Dating a Cattlewoman?

https://theherdbrand.wordpress.com/2017/10/23/5-reasons-to-date-a-cattlewoman/