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Ernest E. Kirkpatrick

Hometown
Brownwood

Appointed by

Governor Stevenson

Term

-

Occupation

Author
Rancher
Oilman

Date of Passing

January 1, 1968

Ernest E. Kirkpatrick

Address: Brownwood, Texas

Birthplace and Date: San Saba, Texas; July 14, 1881

Profession: Author, Ranchman, and Oilman

Major Interests: Oil and writing

Ex-Student: Daniel Baker College, A. B. 1904

Hobbies: Football and Hunting

Books Published: Crimes’ Paradise, Voices from Alcatraz, Dim Trails

Sports Interests: Hunting and Fishing

Present Major Business or Professional Connections: President of Kirk-Green-Way, Inc.

Previous Occupations: Newspaper and Oil Production

Membership in Organizations: Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge

Married to: Rita Kirkpatrick

Children: One

Other Pertinent Information: Former member of Board of Trustees of Daniel Baker College, which was founded by his father-in-law;  Author of book on C. F. Urschel kidnapping case entitled “Crimes’ Paradise”; Former Secretary of Brownwood Chamber of Commerce

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