Pigman, Winnie Mae Vest 1977-07-11
Mrs. Pigman, wife of a grocer and daughter of a Pecos area rancher, recalls her family history.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Winnie Mae Vest Pigman
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 11, 1977
Location: Pecos, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Parents,
William Anderson Vest,
Born: Georgetown, Texas (1867),
Willie Mae Holdaman,
Born: Uvalde, Texas (1880),
Father,
Rancher,
Married (1900),
Monahans, Texas,
Supplies,
Driving cattle,
Monahans to Crane, Texas,
Haley Ranch,
Ranch life,
Work cattle,
Harvest,
Corn meal mill,
Irrigation,
Family ranch,
Ownership,
Oil production,
Married (1923),
Husband,
Grocery business,
Butcher,
Son,
Born (1925),
Father,
Bad health,
Lost ranch,
Died (1962).
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1867-1962
Bulk Dates: 1900-1962
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