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Elijah E. "Buddy" Fogelson 1900 - 1987

Elijah E.. Fogelson was born on February 16, 1900 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States, and died at age 87 years old on December 1, 1987 at Dallas, Texas. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elijah E. "Buddy" Fogelson.

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    Elijah E. "Buddy" Fogelson was an American lawyer, Army colonel, businessman, horse and cattle breeder, and philanthropist. Born: February 16, 1900, Lincoln, NE Died: December 1, 1987, Dallas, TX Spouse: Greer Garson (m. 1949–1987) Education: Texas Christian University
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    The Fogelson/Garson years Greer Garson and cowboy ranch hands at,Forked Lightening Ranch at Pecos National Historical Park in Pecos New Mexico was once home to Hollywood star Greer Garson and her husband Buddy Fogelson. Greer Garson (3rd from right) with Forked Lightning Ranch staff, courtesy National Park Service Fast forward to 1941; Texas oil and cattle man, Elijah E. “Buddy” Fogelson bought the ranch and turned it into a working cattle ranch. Over the years, he expanded his holding to over 13,000 acres; raising Santa Gertrudus cattle, acquired from the famous King Ranch in Texas. In 1949, Fogelson married Hollywood star, Greer Garson (Mrs. Miniver, Random Harvest) and they spent summers on the ranch. Garson refurbished the home and entertained many famous people here. When Fogelson passed away in 1987, his adopted son inherited the additional acres acquired and Garson got the original 5,500 acre ranch. The land must be a Hollywood magnet. Part of the son’s portion was sold to Jane Fonda and Ted Turner. Actor Val Kilmer bought a second large piece of the land. The power couple called their spread Forked Lightning Ranch. Fonda still lives there. Kilmer’s portion was named Pecos River Ranch. He sold most of his holdings in 2011. Garson and Fogelson were very generous to what is now the Pecos National Historic Park. They donated over 300 acres to the site (then Pecos National Monument) in 1960. The couple paid over half the costs to build the site’s Visitors’ Center (built on the land they donated) in the early 1980’s. They also donated 80 per cent of the cost of the museum, added later. In 1991, Garson transferred her share of Forked Light­ning Ranch to the National Parks Service to preserve the land. If you go to Forked Lightning Ranch The trading post at Forked Lightening Ranch at Pecos National Historical Park in Pecos New Mexico in the 1920s The Trading Post at Forked Lightning Ranch in the 1920’s, photo/courtesy National Park Service Tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm weather and road conditions permitting. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (505) 757-7200. Admission to the Park is $3. National Park pass holders are free. The tour is an additional $2 per person. In addition to Forked Lightning Ranch, the tour stops by Kozlowski’s Trading Post, a way station for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. Kozlowski bought the original one-room building (dating to 1810) in 1858, added to it and opened for business. It was included in the acreage that Austin bought. While at the Pecos National Historical Park, visit the Pecos Pueblo site. The loop walk, a mile and a quarter, takes about 45 minutes. From Memorial Day through Labor Day there are ranger-led tours at 10am daily. These are between 90 minutes to two hours long. The Pueblo Revival-style Visitors’ Center offers a short educational film about the site, a museum and a gift shop.
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Buddy Fogelson and the crew
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Buddy Fogelson and wife, Greer Garson
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Fogelson, Edward (Oct 24, 1925 - Jun 1965) Fogelson, Michel (Jul 25, 1892 - Oct 1963) Fogelson, Franklin (Jun 22, 1926 - Feb 8, 2011) Fogelson, Harry (Mar 7, 1899 - Nov 1960) Fogelson, Sadie (Dec 25, 1900 - Sep 1985) Fogelson, Hannah (Dec 24, 1905 - Aug 1980) Fogelson, Mary (Sep 18, 1891 - Mar 1978) Fogelson, David (Oct 1, 1897 - Aug 1982) Fogelson, Allan (Apr 12, 1935 - Oct 23, 2006) Fogelson, Esther (Sep 15, 1900 - Aug 1985)
Fogelson, Sam (Apr 17, 1894 - Feb 1971) Fogelson, Samuel (Apr 10, 1899 - Sep 1974) Fogelson, Florence (Mar 25, 1909 - Jul 1979) Fogelson, Elias (Jul 3, 1918 - May 17, 1998) Fogelson, Morris (Apr 13, 1907 - Oct 1972) Fogelson, Rae (Apr 2, 1904 - Mar 1980) Fogelson, Betty (Apr 20, 1909 - Sep 1982) Fogelson, Isidore (Jul 14, 1893 - Apr 1976) Fogelson, Rose (Feb 28, 1903 - Oct 1973) Fogelson, Sadye (Aug 10, 1899 - Jan 1985)
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