Oliver Loving
Oliver Loving | |
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| Born | December 4, 1812 |
| Died | September 25, 1867 (aged 54) |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, Texas |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, cattle driver |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Doggett Morgan Loving (married 1833-1867, his death) |
| Children | 7, including James C. Loving |
Oliver Loving (December 4, 1812 – September 25, 1867) was an American rancher and cattle driver. Together with Charles Goodnight, he developed the Goodnight-Loving Trail. He was mortally wounded by Native Americans while on a cattle drive.
Loving County, Texas, the least-populous county in the United States is named in his honor.