George Christian Spahn was an American rancher who once owned the Spahn Ranch near Chatsworth, Los Angeles.
15 Facts About George Spahn
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George Spahn's father died in a work accident when he was just two years old.
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George Spahn had, at times, a tense relationship with his stepfather, who often exhibited vicious and violent behavior when he was drunk.
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George Spahn left school after the third grade and started to work as a milkman.
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When he was 16, George Spahn started an apprenticeship with a carpenter, but did not stay in this profession and eventually returned to the milk delivery business.
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George Spahn set up a business in Willow Grove owning five carriages and seven horses.
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George Spahn married the widow Martha Virginia Greenholtz, whom he had originally hired as a housekeeper for his farm.
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George Spahn sold his farm and moved his family and favorite horses to Los Angeles.
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George Spahn expanded the already existing Western film sets on the ranch and rented them out to film and TV productions.
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George Spahn nonetheless continued to live on the ranch, with most of its buildings, in particular the film sets, falling into disrepair.
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George Spahn is chiefly remembered for his association with the Manson Family, due to his tolerance of the Manson group's residence on his property.
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George Spahn housed Charles Manson and his followers at the ranch from 1968 on.
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George Spahn nicknamed all the Manson girls, including Squeaky, Sadie Mae, and Ouisch.
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Family member Charles Watson has written that his own nickname, "Tex", was given to him by George Spahn, who recognized his Texas accent.
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George Spahn was buried in Eternal Valley Memorial Park in nearby Newhall.