Walter Vail
Walter Lennox Vail (May 13, 1852 - December 2, 1906) was an American businessman, cattle dealer, and politician. He is known for his Empire Land & Cattle Company (later the Vail Company), which spanned over one million acres throughout five states. Vail has been called "a pivotal figure in early California and Arizona ranching."
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Vail in 1882 | |||||||||||
| Born | Walter Lennox Vail May 13, 1852 | ||||||||||
| Died | December 2, 1906 (aged 54) | ||||||||||
| Burial place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Cattle dealer, businessman, politician | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1876-1906 | ||||||||||
| Spouse | Margaret "Maggie" Newhall | ||||||||||
| Children | 5 | ||||||||||
| Awards | Inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners | ||||||||||
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