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Oral Histories of Gila County Ranchers

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Haught Family

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Haught Family History, Part 1/4

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IntervieweeAustin HaughtInterviewerJoyce McBrideSubjectOral historiesArizona HistoryArizona History 19th centuryArizona History 20th CenturyGila County (Ariz.)BiographyCattle--West (U.S.)--HistoryHomesteading--ArizonaRanching History of Gila CountyRanch managers--ArizonaU.S. Forest ServiceDescriptionAustin tells of his uncle Fred, his father, Samuel Ache Haught, and grandfather coming from Texas to Tonto Basin in the mid-1880s, bringing two large herds of cattle with them. They settled in Rye originally, then later moved to Walnut Creek in Pleasant Valley. Austin tells of growing up on the ranch and of neighboring ranchers who influenced his life. Austin worked in the cattle industry all his life, directly or indirectly, first around Gila County and then throughout Arizona. He worked as a foreman for big ranchers, then became a realtor. He now sells ranches to investors. This is a humorous narrative depicting the colorful lore of the local culture.Audio Length01:13:15Date Original2008-12-08Date Range1880s (1880-1889)1890s (1890-1899)1900s (1900-1909)1910s (1910-1919)1920s (1920-1929)1930s (1930-1939)1940s (1940-1949)1950s (1950-1959)1960s (1960-1969)1970s (1970-1979)1980s (1980-1989)1990s (1990-1999)2000s (2000-2009)TypeSound- NonmusicalOriginal FormatOral historiesLanguageEnglishContributing InstitutionArizona Heritage Research FoundationCollectionOral Histories of Gila County RanchersRights StatementThe opinions expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee only. They do not represent the views of the Arizona Heritage Research Foundation. Please contact the Arizona Heritage Research Foundation with questions about the use and reproduction of this resource.

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Geographic FeaturePleasant ValleyCountyGila CountyStateArizonaCountryUnited States

Oral HistoryHaught FamilyPlacePleasant ValleyTopicBusiness and IndustryCommunitiesLand Use

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IdentifierHaught, Austin 12-08-08.mp3Date Digitized2008Digital FormatMP3

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Haught Family History, Part 1/4