Sheriff James Sidney Talley - Ochiltree, TX
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YoSam.
N 36° 16.542 W 100° 49.053
14S E 336752 N 4016060
Lived a long life, even though he never carried a gun
Waymark Code: WMMFZY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2014
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Marker Erected by: State Historical Survey Committee
Date Marker Erected: Recorded - 1967
County of Marker: Ochiltree County
Location of Marker: TX-70, Ochiltree Cemetery, 9 miles S. of Perryton
Upon entering the cemetery, keep to the let and go about 1/3 up the gravel path, and it will be to your right.
Marker text:
Sheriff
JOHN SIDNEY TALLEY
(1874 - 1962)
Born near Washington-on-the-Brazos; moved 1901 to Ochiltree County. As Sheriff, 1908-1944, he used free-wheeling methods and never carried a gun. It was said that generosities kept him poor.
At retirement he held record for longer continuous service than any other Texas Sheriff.
An expert judge of livestock, also ranched throughout career.
Did considerable welfare work in retirement years. A Mason, he married Mamie Richardson.