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Submitted: 3/7/22 • Approved: 3/10/22 • Last Updated: 3/13/22 • R497436-G0-S3
William Lewis Ellis
January 25, 1861 - August 6, 1916
Sheriff of Baylor County 1912-1916.
A Champion of the law, he was feared
by the many rustlers and bandits in
the area. He gave his life in the line
of duty.
First wife was Barnetta Ashton. Second
wife was Sarah E. Scott. He was Presbyterian.
Recorded 1969
*Photo courtesy of MikeM
Contributed on 3/7/22
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Record #: 497436