George Wilkins Kendall

George Wilkins Kendall (1809–1867) was a journalist, war correspondent, and pioneer Texas sheepman, known as the father of the Texas sheep business. Kendall County, Texas is named for him. Kendall was given a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1989, Marker number 2169.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 22, 1809
Birth nameGeorge Wilkins Kendall
Birth place
Mont Vernon New Hampshire
Religion
Puritan
cause of death
Pneumonia
Date of deathOctober 21, 1867
Place of death
Kendall County Texas , Boerne Texas
Known for
War correspondent

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