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Texas Ranger and Sheriff Capt. Will L. Wright

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SH 181, Floresville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 7' 32.89379999988", -98° 8' 46.16449000008"
 
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     (February 10, 1868-March 7, 1942) A fearless, colorful, cultured man whose honesty and diplomacy often prevented bloodshed. An 1890s Wilson County Deputy Sheriff. In Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers. Sheriff, Wilson County, 1902-1917. At request of Texas Adjutant-General, he organized and commanded Co. D, Texas Rangers, 1918-1939. Gained great fame along Rio Grande. Married Mary Ann Brown. Their seven children included two who became law officers. Recorded, 1967

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Texas Ranger and Sheriff Capt. Will L. Wright Historical Marker Location Map, Floresville, Texas