Details for John M. Vines

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5315008101

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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.

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