Reeves, Connie (1901–2003)
Reeves, Connie (1901–2003)
American cowgirl. Born Constance Douglas, Sept 26, 1901, in Eagle Pass, TX; died Aug 17, 2003, in San Antonio, TX, age 101, 12 days after being thrown from her horse; graduate of Texas Women's University; was one of the 1st women to study law at University of Texas; m. Jack Reeves (rodeo star), 1942 (died 1985); no children.
Managed a ranch and taught riding for 67 years. Inducted into National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (1997).
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