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James Bonner Rogers

Fairfield, Freestone County

Marker Text

(Nov. 27, 1836 - April 13, 1872) Freestone County sheriff 1872, during lawless era. Rogers pursued several horse thieves alone, after deputy was shot in hot pursuit; but later was shot from ambush by 2 strangers, supposedly the vengeant thieves. Died, leaving widow, 3 children.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Fairfield Cemetery, S. Dunbar St./E. Reunion St. (marker is in SW corner of cemetery)
Marker # 9900
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code local law enforcement officer; sheriffs
Latitude, Longitude 31.72082, -96.153496

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