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Captain Will Wright

Floresville, Wilson County

Marker Text

(1868-1942) Founding officer, Co. D, Texas Rangers. Had uncles, brother, sons in Rangers and Border Patrol. Wilson County deputy sheriff, 1896-1900; sheriff, 1902-1917. While in office reared his family in the jailer's quarters. Always was armed. A stern leader, but gentlemanly and kind. (1967)

Marker Details

Address B and 3rd Street
Location Description Near intersection B and 3rd Streets on courthouse square, Floresville. In front of old jail.
Marker # 706
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code sheriffs; rangers
Latitude, Longitude 29.132878, -98.157344

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