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(June 17, 1849-April 29, 1923) Born in Jackson, Miss. Came to Texas with family in early 1860's. Married Susan Lucinda McSpadden (1855-1917), and had 7 children who lived to adulthood. Settled near Sanco, in Yellow Wolf Valley, about 1888, and began ranching. In 1894 he was elected sheriff and tax collector by Coke county citizens. He held the position for 4 consecutive terms, until 1902, earning a reputation as an honest and efficient lawman. Recorded - 1973
Murray, Locklin Bartholomew is a historical marker in Robert Lee, Coke County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8981, -100.4730 near Robert Lee. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gates, Cary Allen (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Pearce, Henry Davis, Robert Lee Cemetery, and First Methodist Church of Robert Lee.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081003110. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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