James Bonner Rogers
​(Nov. 27, 1836 - April 13, 1872)

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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