Ranch Woman

Sharlot’s father, James Hall, worked the hydraulic, gold mining operation on Lynx Creek. In 1890 he built a ranch above the junction of the creek with the Agua Fria River and planted fruit trees. Until 1927 "Orchard Ranch" was Sharlot’s home. However, this home was often a burden for Sharlot as she lived the title "Ranch Woman." The hardships of ranch life, and particularly of ranch women, were a frequent theme in her writing.

Lantern used at Orchard Ranch

Branding Irons

Rifle used at Orchard Ranch

Summer bed and lantern at Orchard Ranch, 1925

Hydraulic mine on Lynx Creek in 1890.  Sharlot's father helped with this operation.

At the reins of an iron wheeled hay mowing machine, 1910.

Feeding the pigs in 1924.

Sharlot's mother, Adeline Hall, 1908.

Sharlot with her parents and brother about 1902.