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Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin |
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Spearman,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 12' 9.52120000008",
-101° 11' 48.4262900016"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Killed while assisting United States marshal making arrest in boundary line dispute in the northwestern part of county. Like many frontier sheriffs, he was a cowboy and farmer chosen for office out of regard for his standing as a good citizen. Came to Hansford, 1906, bought a section of land. Eager to see area develop, he ran a livery stable. This provided for land prospectors from the north and east the only means of travel to seek out and buy property. He married Sophia Snowden; had 10 children. Was sheriff form 1908 until his untimely death. (1965)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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