William Walter Taylor (June 2, 1860 - February 22, 1965)
Marker Text: Grandson of Josiah Taylor and grandnephew of Creed Taylor, Indian fighters who took part in Battle of Bandera Pass, 1841.
Born at Clinton, Texas; in 1889 he moved to Kimble County, to begin ranching with an uncle.
In 1898 became County Sheriff. His six terms included critical period of 1902 land rush. He was appointed Texas Ranger Captain in 1917 by Governor W.P. Hobby; he served ten years, chiefly at Ranger, Brownsville, and Borger. (1967)
Born at Clinton, Texas; in 1889 he moved to Kimble County, to begin ranching with an uncle.
In 1898 became County Sheriff. His six terms included critical period of 1902 land rush. He was appointed Texas Ranger Captain in 1917 by Governor W.P. Hobby; he served ten years, chiefly at Ranger, Brownsville, and Borger. (1967)
Marker No: 5209
Grave Marker
Geographic: 30.482450,-99.781044
Location: 1.5 miles southwest of Junction Courthouse via SU 377 south, in city cemetery; marker is 1/2 way down main road though cemetery.