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Dawson Richard Murchison

Kingsville, Kleberg County

Marker Text

(Feb. 11, 1887-Dec. 20, 1938) Born in Bastrop County. A state game warden 1930-1938; stationed in Kingsville. He was killed on duty in Jim Wells County when he and other wardens caught men "spotlighting" deer. Married Mattie B. Wright, they had 5 children. Recorded - 1968

Marker Details

Address 735 W. Caesar Ave.
Location Description Chamberlain Cemetery. Grave is in Section D, Lot 27, space 3, on east side of cemetery. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 6283
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code law enforcement; state officials
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 27.505596, -97.877842

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