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Sheriff James Sidney Talley |
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Ochiltree Cemetery, Perryton,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 16' 34.32726000012",
-100° 49' 4.6378099992"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
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.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Sheriff James Sidney Talley Historical Marker Location Map, Perryton, Texas
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