Heroic defender of Honor of Texas and the United States. Born in Lexington N C, came to Texas in 1869, Gained national fame as Grayson County Marshal and Deputy Sheriff 1871-1876. Served with Frontier Battalion Texas Rangers 1876-1880, hunting such outlaws as Sam Bass, King Fisher, John Wesley Hardin, and Feuding Taylor - sutton Gangs. In Spanish - American War (1898-1900), was cited for his gallant service in the Philippines.