LINCOLN
COUNTY, NEW MEXICO | ||
| John W. Owen, sheriff of Lincoln
county, was born and reared in Sedalia, Missouri, whree he became familiar
with the occupation of farming. He arrived in White Oaks, New Mexico, in
1885, and began raising and dealing in cattle and horses. He is yet
interested in that industry in the vicinity of White Oaks, having a ranch
thirty-five miles north of the town. He raises cattle on quite an
extensive scale and the business is a profitable one. Called to public
office, he was elected sheriff in 1902 and served for seven months. In
1905 he was re-elected and removed with his family to Lincoln. H had
previously served as constable and as deputy sheriff of White Oaks, and
has proved a capable officer, prompt and faithful in the discharge of his
duties. He is a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 5, I. O. O. F. |
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| Source: History of New Mexico: Its Resources and People, by George B. Anderson, Pacific States Publishing Co., 1907-Transcribed by C. Anthony. | ||
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