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Nelson Story the Texas cattle pioneer to Montana
In 1866 Nelson Story led a 1000 head Texas longhorn herd from Ft. Worth to Montana. He crossed flood-swollen rivers and dodged Missouri border hostility while moving toward Virginia City markets. He doubled back around fort defenses, survived Indian attacks, and finally pressed north to feed Montana's miner population.
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Paul L. Wellman
Kansas City Star
Nelson Story
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