William Hale (cattleman) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
William King Hale
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Hale in 1922
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| Born | December 24, 1874 Greenville, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | August 15, 1962 (aged 87) |
| Other names | Bill Hale |
| Occupation | Cattleman, murderer, criminal |
| Known for | Masterminding Osage Indian murders |
William King Hale (born December 24, 1874 – died August 15, 1962), also known as Bill Hale, was an American cattle rancher. He became a very important person on the Osage Indian Reservation. This area was part of what was then called the Indian Territory.
Hale built a large ranch there called the Hale Ranch. He became very rich by raising cattle. When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, the land of the reservation became part of Osage County, Oklahoma. Hale gained a lot of power and influence in the Osage community. He was later found responsible for serious crimes related to gaining control of oil rights.
Life and Influence
William King Hale was born in Texas in 1874. He moved to the Osage Nation area and started his cattle business. He was known for being very wealthy and powerful. Many people in the area knew him.
Hale became very influential in the Osage community. He used his power to control many things. He was involved in a plan to take over oil rights that belonged to Osage people. This plan led to tragic events for several families.
Legal Actions and Later Life
After a series of trials, William King Hale was found guilty of a crime. He was convicted in 1929 for his involvement in the death of Henry Roan. Roan was a cousin of Anna Brown, an Osage woman. Hale had an insurance policy on Roan's life.
Hale was sent to Leavenworth prison in Kansas. He was given a life sentence. However, he was later released on parole in 1947. After his release, he lived in Montana for some time. He worked as a ranch hand there.
William King Hale died in Arizona in 1962. He was 87 years old. He was buried in Wichita, Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: William King Hale para niños
