American cattleman (1837–1915)
Joseph Geiting McCoy |
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Joseph McCoy in 1880 |
Born | (1837-12-21)December 21, 1837
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Died | October 19, 1915(1915-10-19) (aged 77)
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Notable work | Historic Sketches of the Cattle Trade of the West and Southwest |
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Spouse | Sarah Epler |
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Parent(s) | David and Mary (née Kirkpatrick) McCoy |
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Joseph "Cowboy" McCoy (December 21, 1837 – October 19, 1915) was a 19th-century entrepreneur known for promoting the transport of Longhorn cattle from Texas to the eastern United States.