​J.W. Freeland 
(Sept. 5, 1865- Aug. 3, 1950)

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Marker Text: Served as city marshal of Hubbard 1895-1907, a period of local option prohibition and great lawlessness.
      Moved to Hillsboro and became superintendent of county poor farm. Elected sheriff 1910. After serving 2 terms, was elected mayor. Elected sheriff a second time in 1928; served until 1933.
      In 1933, he tracked down and arrested notorious Raymond Hamilton, member of the famous Clyde Barrow Gang. (1968) 

Marker No: 2687

Grave Marker

Geographic: 32.021759, -97.124619

Location: ​Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro on the east side of a driveway north of Loop road within cemetery