Per Find A Grave contributor Marsha Bradshaw (#49354773) William Albright Americanized his name from Albrecht to Albright. He was married to Villa Clara Schlag and had 7 children.
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Great Falls Tribune Jan 17, 1934
W. H. Albright Dies, Pioneeer of This Area
Came to State in 1879 From Texas, Once Headed Big Sheep Ranch
William H. Albright, a resident of Montana for 55 years and formerly one of the area's large Sheepmen, died at the State Hospital Tuesday where he had been taken in November.
Mr. Albright came to Montana in 1879 from Texas, making the trip by saddlehorse in company with other men who were driving 1,800 head of cattle from the southern state to the Rosebud area of southeastern Montana. The trek started in May and ended in September. The pioneer stockman served as postmaster and mayor of Rosebud in the early days.
During the winter of 1881 Mr. Albright witnessed thousands of cattle die from thirst and starvation. That was one of Montana's worst winters for stockmen. He often related how in 1880 he took part in a buffalo hunt in the Wolf Point area.
In 1889 the stockman arrive in Great Falls and obtained employment at the old silver smelter. By exercising strict economies he accumulated a little money and started purchasing land. Within 30 years he had purchased 14,000 acres of land in thee Monarch district, where he had established large sheep operations.In 1930 he had 5,000 head of sheep and that year sold 30,000 pounds of wool at 23 cents a pound.
For the last 30 years Mr. Albright made his home in Great Falls and had been in failing health for some time. E. J. Liptak was appointed his guardian last year.
Surviving is the widow who lives at Forsyth, and a son and a daughter who live on the ranch.
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Great Falls Tribune Jan 17, 1934
W. H. Albright Dies, Pioneeer of This Area
Came to State in 1879 From Texas, Once Headed Big Sheep Ranch
William H. Albright, a resident of Montana for 55 years and formerly one of the area's large Sheepmen, died at the State Hospital Tuesday where he had been taken in November.
Mr. Albright came to Montana in 1879 from Texas, making the trip by saddlehorse in company with other men who were driving 1,800 head of cattle from the southern state to the Rosebud area of southeastern Montana. The trek started in May and ended in September. The pioneer stockman served as postmaster and mayor of Rosebud in the early days.
During the winter of 1881 Mr. Albright witnessed thousands of cattle die from thirst and starvation. That was one of Montana's worst winters for stockmen. He often related how in 1880 he took part in a buffalo hunt in the Wolf Point area.
In 1889 the stockman arrive in Great Falls and obtained employment at the old silver smelter. By exercising strict economies he accumulated a little money and started purchasing land. Within 30 years he had purchased 14,000 acres of land in thee Monarch district, where he had established large sheep operations.In 1930 he had 5,000 head of sheep and that year sold 30,000 pounds of wool at 23 cents a pound.
For the last 30 years Mr. Albright made his home in Great Falls and had been in failing health for some time. E. J. Liptak was appointed his guardian last year.
Surviving is the widow who lives at Forsyth, and a son and a daughter who live on the ranch.
Per Find A Grave contributor Marsha Bradshaw (#49354773) William Albright Americanized his name from Albrecht to Albright. He was married to Villa Clara Schlag and had 7 children.
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Great Falls Tribune Jan 17, 1934
W. H. Albright Dies, Pioneeer of This Area
Came to State in 1879 From Texas, Once Headed Big Sheep Ranch
William H. Albright, a resident of Montana for 55 years and formerly one of the area's large Sheepmen, died at the State Hospital Tuesday where he had been taken in November.
Mr. Albright came to Montana in 1879 from Texas, making the trip by saddlehorse in company with other men who were driving 1,800 head of cattle from the southern state to the Rosebud area of southeastern Montana. The trek started in May and ended in September. The pioneer stockman served as postmaster and mayor of Rosebud in the early days.
During the winter of 1881 Mr. Albright witnessed thousands of cattle die from thirst and starvation. That was one of Montana's worst winters for stockmen. He often related how in 1880 he took part in a buffalo hunt in the Wolf Point area.
In 1889 the stockman arrive in Great Falls and obtained employment at the old silver smelter. By exercising strict economies he accumulated a little money and started purchasing land. Within 30 years he had purchased 14,000 acres of land in thee Monarch district, where he had established large sheep operations.In 1930 he had 5,000 head of sheep and that year sold 30,000 pounds of wool at 23 cents a pound.
For the last 30 years Mr. Albright made his home in Great Falls and had been in failing health for some time. E. J. Liptak was appointed his guardian last year.
Surviving is the widow who lives at Forsyth, and a son and a daughter who live on the ranch.
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Great Falls Tribune Jan 17, 1934
W. H. Albright Dies, Pioneeer of This Area
Came to State in 1879 From Texas, Once Headed Big Sheep Ranch
William H. Albright, a resident of Montana for 55 years and formerly one of the area's large Sheepmen, died at the State Hospital Tuesday where he had been taken in November.
Mr. Albright came to Montana in 1879 from Texas, making the trip by saddlehorse in company with other men who were driving 1,800 head of cattle from the southern state to the Rosebud area of southeastern Montana. The trek started in May and ended in September. The pioneer stockman served as postmaster and mayor of Rosebud in the early days.
During the winter of 1881 Mr. Albright witnessed thousands of cattle die from thirst and starvation. That was one of Montana's worst winters for stockmen. He often related how in 1880 he took part in a buffalo hunt in the Wolf Point area.
In 1889 the stockman arrive in Great Falls and obtained employment at the old silver smelter. By exercising strict economies he accumulated a little money and started purchasing land. Within 30 years he had purchased 14,000 acres of land in thee Monarch district, where he had established large sheep operations.In 1930 he had 5,000 head of sheep and that year sold 30,000 pounds of wool at 23 cents a pound.
For the last 30 years Mr. Albright made his home in Great Falls and had been in failing health for some time. E. J. Liptak was appointed his guardian last year.
Surviving is the widow who lives at Forsyth, and a son and a daughter who live on the ranch.
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