Warner Eugene Gordon, known as Latigo Gordon, Foreman of Carlisle Cattle Company

Warner Eugene Gordon, known as Latigo Gordon, Foreman of Carlisle Cattle Company

Warner Eugene, or Latigo Gordon, was the third foreman of the Carlisle Cattle Company. Carlisle himself was described in the book "Only the Brave" by author Gerald Lund, as "tall and heavily built, his eyes a glacial blue, his body stiff as a ramrod. His reputation for being a tough old bird couldn't have been exaggerated too much.....It took only a quick glance at them to see why Carlisle had to be tough. These were hardened men he employed." "Mr Carlisle, who is said to have come from England, came to Verdure and gave the Saints the ultimatum as it is found here: 'You have 10 days. Then we shall annihilate you'." ( See Lariats, 86; Saga, 93-94; History of San Juan County, 61-62).