Thomas Desmond gored to death
- Bill Coate
- Jun 18
- 1 min read
For The Madera Tribune
Dr. Dow Ransom, shown here, was unable to save Thomas Desmond.
What’s in a name? Just ask the students at Jack G. Desmond Middle School. They know; their campus was named after a real Madera County pioneer cattleman and farmer.
Anyone who has been in the office of Desmond Middle School has seen the huge display on the wall. At the top is a portrait of Jack Desmond, and below him is a veritable museum of Desmond memorabilia.
There are photographs, letters, and cards. There are even some century-old branding irons. It is one of the finest collections of pioneer history around.
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