In 1893, Jack Daxton homesteaded and settled on Crooked Creek approximately 5 miles west of present day Fraser. Jack and Etta had two sons, one of which, Bill Daxton became the owner of the ranch in 1938. His son Jim Daxton now owns the remaining acreage on Crooked Creek, which still includes several historic structures, including the original homestead cabin. In October of 1994, the family gathered together to celebrate the centennial of their farm.