Details for M. R. (Boss) Greene
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5093003162
Data
| Marker Number | 3162 |
| Atlas Number | 5093003162 |
| Marker Title | M. R. (Boss) Greene |
| Index Entry | Greene, M. R. (Boss) |
| Address | |
| City | Comanche |
| County | Comanche |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 537759 |
| UTM Northing | 3530326 |
| Subject Codes | outlaws; law enforcement |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Oakwood Cemetery, Cedar and Bryan Streets, Comanche. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (Oct. 14, 1843 - May 12, 1877) Deputy U.S. Marshal: pursued Dee and James Bailey for passing counterfeit quarters in Comanche. After 10 mile chase, he captured and disarmed brothers. Catching Greene off guard (because of an unruly horse), one prisoner took Greene's rifle and shot him. He returned fire with hand gun but was fatally wounded in exchange. Prisoners escaped only to be recaptured and hanged on live oak tree here in cemetery where Greene is buried. Recorded - 1968 |