Ben Snipes 1835-1906

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Known as the "Cattle King of the Northwest," he built a legendary cattle empire spanning Washington and British Columbia during the 1860s gold rushes before his eventual financial ruin in the 1890s.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1835 to 1906
• Born: Jan 1, 1835, North Carolina
• Died: Jan 1, 1906, Seattle, WA

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-30