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James Buchanan Gillett

Marfa, Presidio County

Marker Text

(Nov. 4, 1856 - June 11, 1937) A very famous Texas Ranger. Born in Austin, son of Adjutant General of Texas. At 16 became cowboy on Western frontier. At 19 joined Rangers; hunted down raiding Indians, rustlers, feuding settlers. After serving 1875-1881, became El Paso city marshal. Ranched 41 years in far West Texas (living in and near Marfa) and New Mexico. His book, "Six Years with the Texas Rangers", is read as an Old West classic. Recorded 1969

Marker Details

Address S. Tenison Ave.
Location Description Marfa Cemetery
Marker # 2715
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type grave marker
Code ranches/ranching; rangers
Latitude, Longitude 30.307972, -104.038967

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