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Miner Crawford (June 21, 1867 - November 17, 1928) |
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Silverton,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
34° 28' 20.63394000012",
-101° 18' 6.6787499988"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Born in Benton County, Ark. In 1892, when Briscoe County was organized, won election as first sheriff; was reelected in 1894; also later served single terms, 1913-1914 and 1921-1922. First official act was arrest of two horse thieves from New Mexico; in last term he and two deputies waged a gun battle and captured a moonshine still. He bought law and order to area. Was recognized as Bearing the Stamp of a Gentleman. Recorded, 1967
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Miner Crawford (June 21, 1867 - November 17, 1928) Historical Marker Location Map, Silverton, Texas
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