The Seminole chief known as Cowkeeper would probably cout as the original Indian Cowboy. Cowkeeper sent his sons to kill my a Spanish rancher who was most likely my ancestor. The book, Florida Cowman: A History of Florida Cattle Raising, makes it pretty clear that my ancestor was the first cowboy of what is now the United States. St Augustine is the oldest city and my ancestor are the oldest citizens. The brought the cattle and the horses to the US.
When this post arrived, I was actually in Florida, at a food writing conference, and had just learned during a presentation on Florida beef about the origin of the term “Florida cracker.” Fun to have the explanation confirmed in this article (from the crack of the whip) so soon after having heard the story. Cynthia
Very interesting. Thank you!
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You’re welcome. So much to learn–life is too short! 🙂
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The Seminole chief known as Cowkeeper would probably cout as the original Indian Cowboy. Cowkeeper sent his sons to kill my a Spanish rancher who was most likely my ancestor. The book, Florida Cowman: A History of Florida Cattle Raising, makes it pretty clear that my ancestor was the first cowboy of what is now the United States. St Augustine is the oldest city and my ancestor are the oldest citizens. The brought the cattle and the horses to the US.
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Awesome! I love St. Augustine. What a beautiful place. Cowkeeper–you are always a great source of info!
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This was fascinating. I had no idea!
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When this post arrived, I was actually in Florida, at a food writing conference, and had just learned during a presentation on Florida beef about the origin of the term “Florida cracker.” Fun to have the explanation confirmed in this article (from the crack of the whip) so soon after having heard the story. Cynthia
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Life is so weird like that! Now you’ve confirmed it for me 🙂
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