Topic summary

Dewey-Berry Feud

Lead figures

Chauncey Dewey

Daniel Berry

NumberCasualties and losses3 killed

The Dewey-Berry Feud was a range war that occurred in Rawlins County, Kansas in 1901 to 1903 between the Dewey Cattle Company led by Chauncey Dewey and the Berry clan led by Daniel Berry. Considered one of the most controversial events in Kansas history, as well as one of the last range wars of the Wild West, the feud is remembered today in books and songs remembering the event.