Details for Solomon Ruffin Perry
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5203010203
Data
| Marker Number | 10203 |
| Atlas Number | 5203010203 |
| Marker Title | Solomon Ruffin Perry |
| Index Entry | Perry, Solomon Ruffin |
| Address | |
| City | Marshall |
| County | Harrison |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 371857 |
| UTM Northing | 3602147 |
| Subject Codes | county official; local law enforcement officer; sheriffs |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Marshall Cemetery |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" X 24" Grave Marker |
| Marker Text | (June 2, 1810-Jan. 13, 1895) Born in Louisburg, N. C.; came to Texas 1833. Never carried a gun, though he lived in locality of 1840's regulator-moderator feud, and risked life to help bury Robert Potter (first secretary of Navy, Republic of Texas), who had been shot by an enemy. Was elected county sheriff in 1848 after his predecessor was assassinated. Served 27 years-- consecutively from 1878 to 1895. Married Mary Susan James. Had a son and two daughters. |