The Trailblazing Legacy of Margaret Borland: Irish Grit in Texas's Cattle Empire

Wild West Podcast - A podcast by Michael King/Brad Smalley

Send us a textHow did a young Irish immigrant woman become a pioneering force in Texas's booming cattle industry? Embark on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of Margaret Borland as we trace her family's audacious voyage from Ireland to the untamed landscapes of early Texas. From the Spaniards introducing livestock in the 1690s to the critical role of ranching by the 1730s, we set the stage for Margaret's significant contributions. Experience the Heffernan family's audacious re...