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Oct 30, 2007 · At 16, Mr. Wagoner married Velma Johnson, and they divorced before his next birthday. In 1946, he married Ruth Olive Williams; they separated in 1966 and divorced in 1986. He is survived by his...
Jul 17, 2023 · In 1943, Wagoner married Velma Johnson. They divorced in less than a year. In 1946, Porter Wagoner married his second wife, Ruth Olive Williams. The couple divorced in 1986. Children. Wagoner has three children with his second wife. His children include daughters Denise and Debra, and his son Richard. Death & Cause Of Death
Velma Bronn Johnston (often Johnson) (March 5, 1912 — June 27, 1977) was one of the voices responsible for gaining federal jurisdiction over wild horses and burros on public land. The Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act was signed into law in 1971 after passing both Houses of Congress without a dissenting vote.
During the 1950s, Velma B. Johnston, later known as "Wild Horse Annie," became aware of the ruthless and indiscriminate manner in which wild horses were being treated on western rangelands. So-called "mustangers" played a major role in harvesting wild horses for commercial purposes during this time.
Aug 1, 2013 · In 1950 Velma Johnston, a shy Nevada ranch wife, came upon a horse trailer leaking blood. When she discovered the destination of the trailer and its occupants—a trio of terrified and badly injured wild horses—she launched a crusade that eventually reached the halls of Congress and changed the way westerners regard and treat the bands of ...
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Feb 23, 2013 · Wild Horse Annie and the Last of the Mustangs: The Life of Velma Johnston. Paperback – February 23, 2013. by David Cruise (Author) 4.8 73 ratings. See all formats and editions. The true story of the intrepid woman whose life-long determination to protect America’s mustangs captured the heart of the country.
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Velma Johnson — a local celebrity in her own right — has been recognized as an award-winning chef and often makes appearances on WTVR’s (Channel 6) cooking segments. Mama J’s has been featured by ESPN, National Geographic, Southern Living and a host of local networks.
