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Tom T. McGee

Canadian, Hemphill County

Marker Text

(Sept. 13, 1849 - Nov. 24, 1894) Came to Canadian about 1884. Was foreman on PO Ranch prior to election as first sheriff of Hemphill County, 1887 - year city of Canadian was founded. Nov. 23, 1894, in gun fight with 6 men attacking large shipment of money at Wells, Fargo & Co., he was mortally wounded, and he died the next day. His widow went to England as a volunteer civilian worker in World War I; died there. Ashes were returned here for burial. Recorded - 1967

Marker Details

Address 507 9th St.
Location Description Edith Ford Cemeteries. Section MG Block 19, in southeast part of the cemetery.
Marker # 5505
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 16" x 12" Grave Marker
Code sheriffs; military topics
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 35.913831, -100.371499

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