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Captain Gully Cowsert

Junction, Kimble County

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(June 12,1896 - June 11,1958) Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, World War I. Became Texas Ranger in 1942. He served in that rank for 14 years. Commanded Company E and West Texas District 14 years. Gained fame solving cattle and sheep theft cases. First wife was Mamie Keesee; had two sons, K. and Gully, Jr. and daughter, Mary Katherine. Second wife was Dana Van der Smissen.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Junction go west on IH-10 about 11.5 miles - take FM 1674 - go east about .2 mi. to cemetery - marker is in rear (eastern section)
Marker # 604
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code World War I; law enforcement; rangers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.500276, -99.978371

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