Historical Marker
Sheriff James Sidney Talley
Historical marker location:
Ochiltree Cemetery, Perryton, Texas
( Ochiltree Cemetery, in southwest section of old cemetery, Block 133, Lot 4 -Section A)
Marker installed: 1967
Born near Washington-on-the-Brazos; moved 1901 to Ochiltree County. As sheriff, 1908-1944, he used free-wheeling methods and never carried a gun. It was said that generosities kept him poor.
At retirement he held record for longer continuous service than any other Texas sheriff. An expert judge of livestock, also ranched throughout career.
Did considerable welfare work in retirement years. A Mason, he married Mamie Richardson. Recorded, 1967.