Seymour in Baylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William Lewis Ellis

(January 25, 1861-August 6, 1916)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024

1. William Lewis Ellis Marker

Inscription. Sheriff of Baylor County 1912-1916. A champion of the law, he was feared by the many rustlers and bandits in area. He gave his life in the line of duty. First wife was Barnetta (Ashton); second, Sarah E. (Scott). He was Presbyterian. Recorded-1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5837.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement.

Location. 33° 34.473′ N, 99° 14.538′ W. Marker is in Seymour, Texas, in Baylor County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1286 half a mile south of State Road 114, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located in the northwest section of the Woodman Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 563 FM1286, Seymour TX 76380, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Edward D. Miller (1829-1880) / Mary S. Miller (1838-1890) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Community Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); Baylor County (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Christian Church of Seymour

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Near Route of The Western Trail (approx. 2.6 miles away); St. John Catholic Church (approx. 11.3 miles away).

William Lewis Ellis Marker and Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024

2. William Lewis Ellis Marker and Gravestone

The view of the Marker and Gravestone in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2024

3. The view of the Marker and Gravestone in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.