William S. Ikard
Cattleman
About William S. Ikard
Lived 1847 – 1934 (aged 87). William S. Ikard was a rancher.
William Susan "Sude" Ikard (July 7, 1847 in Noxubee County, Mississippi – September 13, 1934 in Henrietta, Texas) was a Texas cattle rancher. Ikard is credited with bringing the first Hereford cattle to Texas, in 1876. These cattle "became the nucleus of the state's Hereford industry." He cofounded the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas (now the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association). In 2004, Ikard was inducted into the Heritage Hall of Honor at the Cotton Bowl for his contributions to ranching. He was the grandfather of U.S. Congressman Frank N. Ikard.
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Who was William S. Ikard?
Cattleman (1847-1934)
When was William S. Ikard born?
William S. Ikard was born on 7 July 1847.
When did William S. Ikard die?
William S. Ikard died on 13 September 1934.
What was William S. Ikard's occupation?
William S. Ikard was a rancher.
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