J. W. Freeland
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N 32° 01.306 W 097° 07.474
14S E 677116 N 3544384
Texas Historical Marker honoring the law enforcement career of J.W. Freeland, in Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro, TX, section 24.
Waymark Code: WMJ5G0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 2687

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(Sept. 5, 1865 - Aug. 3, 1950) Served as city marshal of Hubbard 1895-1907, a period of local option prohibition and great lawlessness. Moved to Hillsboro and became superintendent of county poor farm. Elected sheriff 1910. After serving 2 terms, was elected mayor. Elected sheriff a second time in 1928; served until 1933. In 1933, he tracked down and arrested notorious Raymond Hamilton, member of the famous Clyde Barrow Gang. Recorded -- 1968
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