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Captain William Walter Taylor

Junction, Kimble County

Marker Text

Grandson of Josiah Taylor and grandnephew of Creed Taylor, Indian fighters who took part in Battle of Bandera Pass, 1841. Born at Clinton, Texas; in 1889 he moved to Kimble County, to begin ranching with an uncle. In 1898 became county sheriff. His six terms included critical period of 1902 land rush. He was appointed Texas Ranger Captain in 1917 by Governor W. P. Hobby; he served ten years, chiefly at Ranger, Brownsville, and Borger. Recorded 1967

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 1.5 miles SW of Junction Courthouse via SU 3775, in city cemetery; marker is 1/2 way down main road though cemetery.
Marker # 5209
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type grave marker
Code sheriffs; rangers; local law enforcement officer
Latitude, Longitude 30.482451, -99.781044

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