Bio by: H M G
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Here lies Seaborn Barnes, a member of the Sam Bass Gang, born in Cass County, Texas in 1849. He was known as “Seab” or “Nubbins Colt”.
On Friday July 19, 1878 at 4:15 P.M. he was shot through the head as he fled Fred Koppells store located next to Millers Exchange Bank on Main Street, Round Rock; following the killing of Deputy A. W. Grimes, & the wounding of Deputy Maurice Moore, the fatal shot was fired by Texas Ranger Richard C. Ware.
“He was right bower to Sam Bass.”
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