Samuel Hartsel
American rancher
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Samuel Hartsel (November 22, 1834 – November 20, 1918) was an American rancher.[3] The town of Hartsel, Colorado was named after him.[1][4]
Samuel Hartsel | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1834 |
| Died | November 20, 1918 (aged 83) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rancher |
| Spouse |
Nancy Hartsel (m. 1877) |
| Children | 4[1] |
Life and career
Hartsel was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. At the age of 15, he became interested in cattle.[1] He moved to South Park, Colorado, where he had worked as a cowman.[1]
Hartsel worked as a blacksmith and had his own trading post serving the Ute people[2] before becoming a rancher; he owned Hartsel Ranch.[2] He also opened a hotel called The Hartsel Hotel.[2]
Hartsel decided to retire from ranching in the 1900s, selling his ranch and moving with his family to Denver, Colorado.[1]
Hartsel died in November 1918 in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 83.[3] He was buried in Fairmount Cemetery.[1][3]
