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George Spahn

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Farmer

The Resume

    (February 11, 1889-September 22, 1974)
    Born in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
    Dairy farmer
    Owned Spahn Ranch outside Chatsworth, California (1948-70)
    Ranch used for filming Western-themed movies and TV shows
    Allowed Charles Manson and his Family to live at the ranch (1968-69)

Why he might be annoying:

    He named each of his ten children after a favorite horse; Vincent Bugliosi would later note, 'He could remember in detail the namesakes, but was less clear about the kids.'
    Even before they started plotting murder, Manson and company were running a car theft ring at the ranch.
    He let the Family stay at the ranch rent-free in exchange for housework and sexual favors from the group's women, some of who were more than 60 years his junior.
    Squeaky Fromme reportedly got her nickname from the sound she made when Spahn ran his hand up her thigh.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He bought the Spahn Ranch from cowboy star William S. Hart.
    Given his age and blindness, he is generally assumed to have been unaware of the Family's more nefarious activities.
    The movie sets and residential buildings at the ranch were destroyed in a wildfire (1970).

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 67.86% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying