William Gorst and his family moved to Worland in 1912 in an "immigrant" car on the Burlington railroad. They brought all their possessions including a cow and horse. They lived on land acquired five and a half miles northeast of Worland. Mr. Gorst served as secretary of the Hanover canals. - adapted from "A History of Washakie County"
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William Jesse Gorst ran a sheep partnership with his brother, Jason Lee, in Ten Sleep for a time until they acquired various properties in Worland. He was the president of the National Beet Growers Association for many years. - adapted from "A History of Washakie County"
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Richard William Gorst moved to Worland in 1924. Richard farmed with his father and eventually expanded the farm into a larger ranch, Gorst Ranch. Richard served on the State Farm Bureau board, State Board of Agriculture, Washakie County Republican Central Committee, Farmers Home Administration Board, Washakie Memorial Hospital Board and Methodist Board of Trustees. - adapted from "A History of Washakie County"
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Jason Lee Gorst farmed with his father, William. He was an active Mason and served many years as a county commissioner. - adapted from "A History of Washakie County"
