I interviewed Mrs. X today over the phone to see if her father-in-law, Farmer Jennings, was the Farmer Jennings I'm looking for. She said she wasn't sure if she built the terminal and tramway because he was a rancher, but it wouldn't surprise her if he did.
This Farmer Jennings is the one that shows up in the 1930's census in El Paso. He was born in 1882, which would make him around 24 when the tramway and terminal was built, so he is a candidate. There are no other Farmer Jennings in the US Census in Texas, so I think he's the one.
Despite her not knowing, it's thrilling talking to someone who's most likely a descendent. She said she'd do a little research; hopefully it will come to something.
Posted by Joelg at May 18, 2004 08:34 PM