Dan LaFayette McDuffie - New Boston, TX
N 33° 26.077 W 094° 25.676
15S E 367260 N 3700381
The headstone of Texas Ranger Dan LaFayette McDuffie and a small marker about him is located in Read Hill Cemetery in New Boston, Texas, USA. In 1931, he was killed by gunfire while on duty in a kidnapping case.
Waymark Code: WMWRAT
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2017
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The headstone inscription reads:
Dan L. McDuffie
Feb. 16, 1883 - July 7, 1931
The small marker by his headstone reads:
"Texas Ranger Dan LaFayette McDuffie
(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"
The following information about Dan McDuffie is from the Officer Down Memorial Page (
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"Private Dan McDuffie was shot and killed by a former officer. Private McDuffie was at the Gladewater police station when a report came in of a man with a rifle who was threatening to kill the chief of police. Private McDuffie knew the suspect and volunteered to negotiate with him.
When he arrived at the scene the suspect shot and killed him. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Private McDuffie had been with the agency for 30 years."
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