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Judge William R. Asher: A Founding Figure of Pottawatomie County
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This episode recounts the early history of Tecumseh, Oklahoma Territory, focusing on its establishment in 1891 and the prominent role of Judge W.R. Asher. The text details the land run, the town's initial development, and the activities of its early business owners and residents. It highlights Judge Asher's involvement as probate judge and town trustee, his subsequent career in law and politics, and his eventual departure from Tecumseh. The narrative draws upon land deeds, newspaper articles, and other historical records to reconstruct the town's growth and its key figures.
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