Texas Ranger Dan LaFayette McDuffie
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N 33° 26.077 W 094° 25.676
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A historical marker about Dan LaFayette McDuffie is located at his gravesite in the Read Hill Cemetery in New Boston, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM8HE6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 9492

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(February 16, 1883 - July 7, 1931)

Last Ranger killed on duty in East Texas oil boom of 1930's.

A third generation enforcement officer; learned methods, skills from an uncle, Texarkana police chief. Held first office at 18.

Won fame in 1923 amnesty, when 82 liquor stills were turned in. Spent 30 years as county peace officer, railroad special agent, and Texas Ranger. Known for his fearless courage, integrity. Met death on duty in a kidnapping case, when caught in gunfire.

Recorded - 1967
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