Thomas A. Lambeth
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 33° 22.155 W 095° 40.112
15S E 251723 N 3695404
Texas Historical Marker at the grave of Thomas A. Lambeth, in historic Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cooper, noting his military career, and later, his outstanding career in law enforcement.
Waymark Code: WMWNDX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 6939

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(1844-1933) Joined Confederate Army at 16; was captain in escort of General John B. Magruder, Commandant, District of Texas. Became sheriff of Delta County in 1879. During his six years as sheriff, the jail was set on fire 25 times, but no prisoner escaped. He shot only one man. Broke up horse thief relay stations and rid county of cattle rustlers. An outstanding peace officer, he also was a model citizen who taught Sunday school. Recorded - 1967
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