The Johnson-Sims Feud
Download or Read eBook The Johnson-Sims Feud PDF written by Bill O'Neal and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Bill O'Neal |
Publisher | : University of North Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781574412901 |
ISBN-13 | : 1574412906 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Johnson-Sims Feud by : Bill O'Neal
Book excerpt: The Johnson & Sims families were pioneer ranchers, settling in the same region--Lampasas & Burnet counties--in the dangerous years before the Civil War. After the War, Billy & Nannie Johnson & Dave & Laura Sims establish large ranches in adjoining counties in West Texas. At the turn of the century the two families united in a marriage of 14-year-old Gladys Johnson & 21-year-old Ed Sims. Several years later a nasty divorce ensued due in part to Gladys willfulness & Ed's drinking. More trouble followed over custody of their two children & Gladys took matters into her own hands.....