Captain Will Wright

Historical marker location:

B and 3rd Street, Floresville, Texas

( Near intersection B and 3rd Streets on courthouse square, Floresville. In front of old jail.)

Marker installed: 1967

(1868-1942) Founding officer, Co. D, Texas Rangers. Had uncles, brother, sons in Rangers and Border Patrol. Wilson County deputy sheriff, 1896-1900; sheriff, 1902-1917. While in office reared his family in the jailer's quarters. Always was armed. A stern leader, but gentlemanly and kind. (1967).

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