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James Abijah Brooks |
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Falfurrias,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
27° 14' 2.27091000012",
-98° 9' 5.61674000016"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(Nov. 20, 1855 - Jan. 15, 1944) Illustrious Texas Ranger for whom this county is named. Born in Kentucky; came to Texas 1876; became rancher-trail driver. Served in Texas Rangers 1882-1906. By order of the governor, aided in preventing Fitzsimmons-Maher World Title Prize Fight, El Paso, 1896. Helped solve and halt South Texas cattle thefts. Served in Texas Legislature, 1909-1911; was County Judge of Brooks County, 1911-1939. Married Virginia Wilborn.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
James Abijah Brooks Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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