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Roscoe D. Holliday

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Goodrich, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 3° 4' 21.293569999992", -94° 38' 51.61611000012"
 
    Texas State
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     (July 24, 1887 - Nov. 14, 1950) Born in Mississippi. Came to Polk County prior to 1910. Served as county's constable and deputy sheriff for 10 years before his election as sheriff in 1920. After 17 years in this office, he was appointed to the Texas Rangers, where he served for 13 years. During long career, he became a shrewd investigator, solving numerous cases of murder. Also he was instrumental in the capture of many bootleggers.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Roscoe D. Holliday Historical Marker Location Map, Goodrich, Texas