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A.W. Grimes Gravestone
Photographer: Keith Peterson
Taken: October 6, 2013
Caption: A.W. Grimes Gravestone
Additional Description: Here lies A.W. Grimes, Williamson County Deputy Sheriff & former Texas Ranger who was killed in Koppells Store, Main Street, Round Rock, July 19, 1878 as he attempted to disarm gangmembers Sam Bass, Seaborn Barnes & Frank Jackson. It is not known who fired the fatal shot. He left a wife and three children. She received $200 & one of the Bass Gang horses as indemnity for her husband's death.
Submitted: October 6, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.
Database Locator Identification Number: p256290
File Size: 3.150 Megabytes

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