James Abijah Brooks
(Nov. 20, 1855 - Jan 15, 1944)
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Location: Falfurrias Cemetery, West Travis Street between Highway 281 and W. Negri Street, Falfurrias
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Marker Text: Illustrious Texas Ranger for whom this county is named. Born in Kentucky; came to Texas 1876; became rancher-trail driver.
Served in Texas Rangers 1882-1906. By order of the governor, aided in preventing Fitzsimmons-Maher World Title Prize Fight, El Paso, 1896. Helped solve and halt South Texas cattle thefts. Served in Texas Legislature, 1909-1911; was County Judge of Brooks County, 1911-1939. Married Virginia Wilborn. (1969) Marker No: 2712
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Geographic: 27.233963, -98.151558
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