James Bonner Rogers
(Nov. 27, 1836 - April 13, 1872)
Marker Text: Freestone County sheriff 1872, during lawless era. Rogers pursued several horse thieves alone, after deputy was shot in hot pursuit; but later was shot from ambush by 2 strangers, supposedly the vengeant thieves. Died, leaving widow, 3 children. (1968)
Marker No: 9900
Grave Marker
Geographic: 31.720762, -96.153496
Location: Fairfield Cemetery, South Dunbar Street at East Reunion Street, Fairfield