Details for John M. Vines
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5315008101
Data
| Marker Number | 8101 |
| Atlas Number | 5315008101 |
| Marker Title | John M. Vines |
| Index Entry | Vines, John M. |
| Address | |
| City | Jefferson |
| County | Marion |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 373798 |
| UTM Northing | 3625340 |
| Subject Codes | local law enforcement officer; Civil War; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Oakwood Cemetery, Central St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (1844-1914) Born in Alabama. Joined W. P. Lane Rangers, C. S. A., 1861; was discharged 1865, rank of farrier. Served as sheriff-tax collector for Marion County, 1874-1876. In April, 1877, sent as agent of the state of Texas to bring Abe Rothschild back to Jefferson from Ohio to stand trial for the murder of "Diamond" Bessie Moore (one of the sensational murder trials of the 19th century.) Construction superintendent for Jefferson Federal Courthouse, 1888. |