| Marker Number |
4673 |
| Atlas Number |
5357004673 |
| Marker Title |
Sheriff James Sidney Talley |
| Index Entry |
Talley, James Sidney |
| Address |
Ochiltree Cemetery |
| City |
Perryton |
| County |
Ochiltree |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
336717 |
| UTM Northing |
4016117 |
| Subject Codes |
sheriffs; local law enforcement officer |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Ochiltree Cemetery, in southwest section of old cemetery, Block 133, Lot 4 -Section A |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Born near Washington-on-the-Brazos; moved 1901 to Ochiltree County. As sheriff, 1908-1944, he used free-wheeling methods and never carried a gun. It was said that generosities kept him poor. At retirement he held record for longer continuous service than any other Texas sheriff. An expert judge of livestock, also ranched throughout career. Did considerable welfare work in retirement years. A Mason, he married Mamie Richardson. Recorded, 1967. |
