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Pioneer Pat Sullivan's death reported in The Record

One of the first persons to settle in southwestern Lincoln County, long before Odessa came into existence, was Pat Sullivan,

Like many of the first pioneers, he was legendary. Somewhat of a recluse, not much was known about his background. His ranch was in Marlin Hollow, and Sullivan Lake is named for him.

Sullivan died August 18, 1908, at his home. The Odessa Record in its issue of August 21 reported the death and at the same time gave its readers a lesson in temperance.

Word reached town Monday evening of the death of Patrick Sullivan, an old timer of the Big Bend country, at his ranch eight...

 
 

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