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Capt. Hardy B. Purvis

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Goodrich, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 38' 9.73002000012", -94° 54' 38.61208000008"
 
    Texas State
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     (1891-1961) Born in Livingston. In his 20s, became a local peace officer. Spent years 1927-1933 and 1935-1956 in Texas Ranger service. Noted for coolness during danger in oil boom towns, dock strikes, prison riots, Purvis saw duty at Beaumont, Borger, Longview, Lufkin, and Fort Worth. Was captain of a Ranger company and stationed at Houston when he retired. Son L. H. was also a Ranger. His wife Minnie and his daughter are buried here.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Capt. Hardy B. Purvis Historical Marker Location Map, Goodrich, Texas