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William Lewis Ellis

Seymour, Baylor County

Marker Text

(January 25, 1861 - August 6, 1916) Sheriff of Baylor County 1912-1916. A champion of the law, he was feared by the many rustlers and bandits in the area. He gave his life in the line of duty. First wife was Barnetta (Ashton); second, Sarah E. (Scott). He was Presbyterian. Recorded--1969.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Seymour, take FM 114 1 mi. SE to FM 1286 - follow FM 1286 S. 1 mi. to Masonic cemetery on E. side of Rd.
Marker # 5837
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type grave marker
Code local law enforcement officer; sheriffs
Latitude, Longitude 33.574171, -99.242904

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