Texas Ranger and Sheriff
​Capt. Will L. Wright
​(February 10, 1868 - March 7, 1942)

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Marker Text: ​A fearless, colorful, cultured man whose honesty and diplomacy often prevented bloodshed. An 1890s Wilson County Deputy Sheriff. In Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers. Sheriff, Wilson County, 1902-1917. At request of Texas Adjutant-General, he organized and commanded Co. D, Texas Rangers, 1918-1939. Gained great fame along Rio Grande.
​         Married Mary Ann Brown. Their seven children included two who became law officers. (1967) 

Marker No: 5269

Grave Marker

Geographic: 29.057663, -98.446220

Location: 1 mile south of Floresville on SH 181.