Oliver Loving

Oliver Loving (December 4, 1812 – September 25, 1867) was a rancher and cattle drover. Together with Charles Goodnight, he developed the Goodnight-Loving Trail. He was mortally wounded by Indians while on a cattle drive. Loving County, Texas, the smallest county in the United States in population, is named in his honor.

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Alias (AKA)Bob
Birth dateDecember 04, 1812
Birth place
Kentucky , Hopkins County Kentucky , United States
Date of deathSeptember 25, 1867
Place of death
New Mexico , Fort Sumner New Mexico
Residence
Texas , Weatherford Texas
Resting place
Texas , Weatherford Texas

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