​Hansford County Sheriff
Robert E. (Bob) Martin
​(1868 -1911) 

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Marker Text: ​Killed while assisting United States marshal making arrest in boundary line dispute in the northwestern part of county.
       Like many frontier sheriffs, he was a cowboy and farmer chosen for office out of regard for his standing as a good citizen.
       Came to Hansford, 1906, bought a section of land. Eager to see area develop, he ran a livery stable. This provided for land prospectors from the north and east the only means of travel to seek out and buy property.
​        He married Sophia Snowden; had 10 children. Was sheriff form 1908 until his untimely death. (1965)

Marker No: 2367

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 36.202625, -101.196785

Location: ​Hansford County Courthouse, Main at Court Street, Spearman