Details for James Bonner Rogers

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5161009900

Data

Marker Number 9900
Atlas Number 5161009900
Marker Title James Bonner Rogers
Index Entry Rogers, James Bonner
Address
City Fairfield
County Freestone
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 769729
UTM Northing 3513016
Subject Codes local law enforcement officer; sheriffs
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Fairfield Cemetery, S. Dunbar St./E. Reunion St. (marker is in SW corner of cemetery)
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (Nov. 27, 1836 - April 13, 1872) Freestone County sheriff 1872, during lawless era. Rogers pursued several horse thieves alone, after deputy was shot in hot pursuit; but later was shot from ambush by 2 strangers, supposedly the vengeant thieves. Died, leaving widow, 3 children.