From: The Real Pioneers of Colorado (1934), Vol. 3, Page 511
SAMUEL R. WOMACK
Samuel R. Womack was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and when 25 years old enlisted for service in the Mexican War, serving one year.
In 1860 he came to Colorado with his wife and four children, locating at what is now Colorado Springs. Later, he began prospecting for precious metal mines and his wanderings carried him into the Idaho Springs district. It is claimed he was the discoverer of the first silver mine in Colorado and father of Robert Womack who discovered the first gold mine in the Cripple Creek district. The silver mine discovered by Samuel Womack is known as the Old Seton mine in the Idaho Springs district.
Mr. Samuel Womack died at his home in Colorado Springs June 8, 1919. He was 99 years and 7 months old.
SAMUEL R. WOMACK
Samuel R. Womack was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and when 25 years old enlisted for service in the Mexican War, serving one year.
In 1860 he came to Colorado with his wife and four children, locating at what is now Colorado Springs. Later, he began prospecting for precious metal mines and his wanderings carried him into the Idaho Springs district. It is claimed he was the discoverer of the first silver mine in Colorado and father of Robert Womack who discovered the first gold mine in the Cripple Creek district. The silver mine discovered by Samuel Womack is known as the Old Seton mine in the Idaho Springs district.
Mr. Samuel Womack died at his home in Colorado Springs June 8, 1919. He was 99 years and 7 months old.
From: The Real Pioneers of Colorado (1934), Vol. 3, Page 511
SAMUEL R. WOMACK
Samuel R. Womack was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and when 25 years old enlisted for service in the Mexican War, serving one year.
In 1860 he came to Colorado with his wife and four children, locating at what is now Colorado Springs. Later, he began prospecting for precious metal mines and his wanderings carried him into the Idaho Springs district. It is claimed he was the discoverer of the first silver mine in Colorado and father of Robert Womack who discovered the first gold mine in the Cripple Creek district. The silver mine discovered by Samuel Womack is known as the Old Seton mine in the Idaho Springs district.
Mr. Samuel Womack died at his home in Colorado Springs June 8, 1919. He was 99 years and 7 months old.
SAMUEL R. WOMACK
Samuel R. Womack was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and when 25 years old enlisted for service in the Mexican War, serving one year.
In 1860 he came to Colorado with his wife and four children, locating at what is now Colorado Springs. Later, he began prospecting for precious metal mines and his wanderings carried him into the Idaho Springs district. It is claimed he was the discoverer of the first silver mine in Colorado and father of Robert Womack who discovered the first gold mine in the Cripple Creek district. The silver mine discovered by Samuel Womack is known as the Old Seton mine in the Idaho Springs district.
Mr. Samuel Womack died at his home in Colorado Springs June 8, 1919. He was 99 years and 7 months old.
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