Capt. Hardy B. Purvis
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N 30° 38.128 W 094° 54.647
15R E 316878 N 3390759
Historic marker for one tough Texas Ranger near Goodrich, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMEV65
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
Views: 3
Texas Historical Survey Committee marker located in an East Texas country cemetery. From the Atlas:
Index Entry: Purvis, Capt. Hardy B.
City: Goodrich
County: Polk
Subject Codes: rangers
Year Marker Erected: 1970
Marker Location: Peebles Cemetery, FM 1988, 2.5 mi. NE of Goodrich
Marker Size: 14" x 24"
Marker Number: 10421
Marker Text:
(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. Recorded - 1970
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