I'll Gather My Geese

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In 1916, Hallie Crawford began teaching in Presidio, near Ojinaga, Mexico, recently captured by Pancho Villa. Her father deemed it unsafe for a young woman, but Hallie's determination led her to embrace the challenge. This independence became crucial when she married and moved to the Stillwell Ranch in 1918. Although raised as a "proper" Southern woman, Hallie adapted to ranch life, quickly proving herself invaluable. Initially doubted by the ranch hands, she earned their respect through hard work, becoming a cherished member of the ranch family. As she and her husband, Roy Stillwell, started their own family, they balanced life between the ranch and their town home. The work was demanding, but joy was found in simple pleasures, like relaxing under the arbor or sitting on her favorite rock to watch the sunset. Hallie's resilience helped the ranch weather two world wars, the Great Depression, droughts, and an influenza epidemic, alongside the everyday challenges of ranching in the Big Bend country. Her engaging story offers a captivating glimpse into the history of pioneering ranching in Texas.