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W. B. Anglin

Midland, Midland County

Marker Text

A member, Company B, Frontier Battalion of Texas Rangers. Killed near here while trailing Comanche Indian raiding party on July 1, 1879. He was buried on the spot where he fell. A native of Virginia, member of one of its first families, he joined rangers in 1875 at about age 25. Anglin was last man to be killed by Indians in central west Texas. He was known for his bravery, kindness, good humor and unceasing devotion to duty. Recorded - 1967

Marker Details

Address N. A St.
Location Description Fairview Cemetery, about 40 feet SE of entrance at N. A St. and Lawson Ave.
Marker # 5664
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type grave marker
Code rangers
Latitude, Longitude 32.012493, -102.086761

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