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(1868-1942) Founding officer, Co. D, Texas Rangers. Had uncles, brother, sons in Rangers and Border Patrol. Wilson County deputy sheriff, 1896-1900; sheriff, 1902-1917. While in office reared his family in the jailer's quarters. Always was armed. A stern leader, but gentlemanly and kind. (1967)
Wright, Captain Will is a historical marker in Floresville, Wilson County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Wilson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 101 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.1345, -98.1573 near Floresville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wilson, James Charles (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Flores de Abrego Family and Floresville, The, Wilson County, and Wilson County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5493000706. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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