Monthly Archives: September 2021

Jeff Davis Milton

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Mustang

His parents named him Jefferson Davis, which should tell us something about the politics of his father, John Milton.  John was a capable attorney, a wily politician, and a proud Floridian who, as Florida’s fifth governor, guided his state through … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, FRONTIER, HISTORY, LONE STAR, OUTLAWS | 5 Comments

More Cattle — More Cattle Wars

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mustang

Some background Florida’s cattle were the first in North America, brought here by the 1521 expedition of Ponce de Leon.  Cattle ranching began before the Seventeenth Century around America’s first city, St. Augustine.  When Florida became a US territory in … Continue reading →

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Conflicting Loyalties

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Mustang

The Story of William Wells We aren’t quite sure when William was born.  We think it was sometime in 1770 at a place called Jacob’s Creek in Pennsylvania; there is no record of his birth.  He was the son of … Continue reading →

Posted in COLONIAL PERIOD, FRONTIER, HISTORY, NATIVES | 4 Comments

Cowboy Hats

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Mustang

… and why folks wear them. Actually, they are WESTERN hats.  Worn out west.  But because they were popularized in the “cowboy” films dating from the silent era, people started calling them cowboy hats.  Of course, stockmen wore western hats, … Continue reading →

Posted in HISTORY | 11 Comments