Murdo MacKenzie

Murdo MacKenzie (April 24, 1850 – May 30, 1939) was twice (1891–1901 and 1922–1937) manager of the Scots-owned Matador Land and Cattle Company, and founding president of the American Stock Growers Association, for whom he testified before congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission.His testimony led to passage of the Hepburn Act of 1906 which eased railroad fares for western shippers.He served in a law office and in the British Linen Bank, then as factor for Sir Charles Ross's estate at Balnagown Castle.Among these was his son, David G. (Dode) MacKenzie, who, in December 1909, was shot in LeBeau, South Dakota, while also working for Matador.He sailed to the United States in 1885 to accept an offer to manage the Prairie Land and Cattle Company in Trinidad, Colorado.
Murdo MacKenzie (black hat) and cowboys at the Matador Ranch chuck wagon, 1891
Murdo MacKenzie (minister)Interstate Commerce CommissionHepburn ActTeddy RooseveltNational Conservation CommissionBrazilRoss-shireScotlandTain Royal AcademySir Charles RossBalnagown CastleTrinidad, Coloradonaturalized citizenDenver, ColoradoMurdo, South DakotaHall of Great WesternersNational Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumScrooge McDuckThe Buckaroo of the BadlandsRaider of the Copper HillHandbook of Texas