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(January 25, 1861 - August 6, 1916) Sheriff of Baylor County 1912-1916. A champion of the law, he was feared by the many rustlers and bandits in the area. He gave his life in the line of duty. First wife was Barnetta (Ashton); second, Sarah E. (Scott). He was Presbyterian. Recorded--1969.
Ellis, William Lewis is a historical marker in Seymour, Baylor County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Baylor County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 14 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.5759, -99.2429 near Seymour. The nearest cataloged historic site is Miller, Edward D. and Mary S. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Baylor County Courthouse, Community Building, and First Christian Church of Seymour.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5023005837. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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