Frank Willis, Sr. (January 23, 1842 - August 5, 1894)
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Marker Text: First judge of the 35th District, then comprising entire Panhandle. Born in Indiana, he came to Texas in search of new horizons.
As judge, from 1881 to 1890, his honesty, keen wit, and ample figure inspired many anecdotes. His two sons, Newton and Frank, Jr., also became judges. (1968) Marker No: 2050
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Geographic: 35.510307, -100.442558
Location: At flagpole in front of old jail in Old Mobeetie, south of S.H. 152
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