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Born near Washington-on-the-Brazos; moved 1901 to Ochiltree County. As sheriff, 1908-1944, he used free-wheeling methods and never carried a gun. It was said that generosities kept him poor. At retirement he held record for longer continuous service than any other Texas sheriff. An expert judge of livestock, also ranched throughout career. Did considerable welfare work in retirement years. A Mason, he married Mamie Richardson. Recorded, 1967.
Talley, James Sidney is a historical marker in Perryton, Ochiltree County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Ochiltree County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 13 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 36.2780, -100.8179 near Perryton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ochiltree Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Ochiltree Cemetery, Ochiltree Townsite, Bordering this Highway, and Site of the Trading Post.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5357004673. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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