W.M. Selman 82, former Rockdale citizen, was found dead in his bed Thursday morning at his home in Temple. Mr. Selman had suffered with a heart condition for a number of years. He moved to Temple with his son about ten years ago after the death of his wife. The body was brought to Rockdale and funeral services were held from the chapel to Phillips and Luckey funeral home Friday afternoon. The Rev. Hal Cunningham officiated and burial was made at Oak Lawn cemetery. Survivors include a son William C. Selman of Temple and a grandson, Richard Glenn Selman of Denton. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, July 17, 1952
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Some of the following info came from John Selman Gunfighter, by Leon Metz and some of the info from Pat Kennedy.
John was cleaning his gun when he heard the dog barking he opened the door to see what was going on and the dog shot between his legs and went to hide behind Edna. John barely got out of the way when a mountain lion came in chasing the dog. Snarling and spitting at every one the lion jumped on the bed where William lay, seized him, and headed for the door. John struck it across the back with a piece of fire wood. Turning on John he dropped William and Edna rushed to pick him up. John eventually shot the lion. William only had a few scratches, although one of his eardrums was damaged which left him slightly deaf in one ear. The lion struck Edna a crushing blow across the neck and breast, sending her reeling and leaving deep gashes.
Wiliam's father left Shackelford County in June 1878 when he was fleeing the vigilantes that killed John Larn. His mother Edna died Feb. 1879 while in premature labor. He was taken along with his two brothers and one sister to John C. McGrew's household, in Brownwood, Texas. John McGrew was married to William's cousin Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence. John McGrew was hung for cattle rustling three years later. William stayed there until a few months after his father remarried in 1880 to Niconora Zarate. He was sent with his brother John Marion to San Pablo, Mexico. They remained in Mexico until their father was pardoned by the State of Texas. Then he and the boys eventually ended up in El Paso.
William worked as a guard at the AT&SF Railroad, and also as a streetcar conductor between El Paso and Juarez.
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Some of the following info came from John Selman Gunfighter, by Leon Metz and some of the info from Pat Kennedy.
John was cleaning his gun when he heard the dog barking he opened the door to see what was going on and the dog shot between his legs and went to hide behind Edna. John barely got out of the way when a mountain lion came in chasing the dog. Snarling and spitting at every one the lion jumped on the bed where William lay, seized him, and headed for the door. John struck it across the back with a piece of fire wood. Turning on John he dropped William and Edna rushed to pick him up. John eventually shot the lion. William only had a few scratches, although one of his eardrums was damaged which left him slightly deaf in one ear. The lion struck Edna a crushing blow across the neck and breast, sending her reeling and leaving deep gashes.
Wiliam's father left Shackelford County in June 1878 when he was fleeing the vigilantes that killed John Larn. His mother Edna died Feb. 1879 while in premature labor. He was taken along with his two brothers and one sister to John C. McGrew's household, in Brownwood, Texas. John McGrew was married to William's cousin Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence. John McGrew was hung for cattle rustling three years later. William stayed there until a few months after his father remarried in 1880 to Niconora Zarate. He was sent with his brother John Marion to San Pablo, Mexico. They remained in Mexico until their father was pardoned by the State of Texas. Then he and the boys eventually ended up in El Paso.
William worked as a guard at the AT&SF Railroad, and also as a streetcar conductor between El Paso and Juarez.
W.M. Selman 82, former Rockdale citizen, was found dead in his bed Thursday morning at his home in Temple. Mr. Selman had suffered with a heart condition for a number of years. He moved to Temple with his son about ten years ago after the death of his wife. The body was brought to Rockdale and funeral services were held from the chapel to Phillips and Luckey funeral home Friday afternoon. The Rev. Hal Cunningham officiated and burial was made at Oak Lawn cemetery. Survivors include a son William C. Selman of Temple and a grandson, Richard Glenn Selman of Denton. Rockdale Reporter and Messenger, July 17, 1952
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Some of the following info came from John Selman Gunfighter, by Leon Metz and some of the info from Pat Kennedy.
John was cleaning his gun when he heard the dog barking he opened the door to see what was going on and the dog shot between his legs and went to hide behind Edna. John barely got out of the way when a mountain lion came in chasing the dog. Snarling and spitting at every one the lion jumped on the bed where William lay, seized him, and headed for the door. John struck it across the back with a piece of fire wood. Turning on John he dropped William and Edna rushed to pick him up. John eventually shot the lion. William only had a few scratches, although one of his eardrums was damaged which left him slightly deaf in one ear. The lion struck Edna a crushing blow across the neck and breast, sending her reeling and leaving deep gashes.
Wiliam's father left Shackelford County in June 1878 when he was fleeing the vigilantes that killed John Larn. His mother Edna died Feb. 1879 while in premature labor. He was taken along with his two brothers and one sister to John C. McGrew's household, in Brownwood, Texas. John McGrew was married to William's cousin Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence. John McGrew was hung for cattle rustling three years later. William stayed there until a few months after his father remarried in 1880 to Niconora Zarate. He was sent with his brother John Marion to San Pablo, Mexico. They remained in Mexico until their father was pardoned by the State of Texas. Then he and the boys eventually ended up in El Paso.
William worked as a guard at the AT&SF Railroad, and also as a streetcar conductor between El Paso and Juarez.
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Some of the following info came from John Selman Gunfighter, by Leon Metz and some of the info from Pat Kennedy.
John was cleaning his gun when he heard the dog barking he opened the door to see what was going on and the dog shot between his legs and went to hide behind Edna. John barely got out of the way when a mountain lion came in chasing the dog. Snarling and spitting at every one the lion jumped on the bed where William lay, seized him, and headed for the door. John struck it across the back with a piece of fire wood. Turning on John he dropped William and Edna rushed to pick him up. John eventually shot the lion. William only had a few scratches, although one of his eardrums was damaged which left him slightly deaf in one ear. The lion struck Edna a crushing blow across the neck and breast, sending her reeling and leaving deep gashes.
Wiliam's father left Shackelford County in June 1878 when he was fleeing the vigilantes that killed John Larn. His mother Edna died Feb. 1879 while in premature labor. He was taken along with his two brothers and one sister to John C. McGrew's household, in Brownwood, Texas. John McGrew was married to William's cousin Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence. John McGrew was hung for cattle rustling three years later. William stayed there until a few months after his father remarried in 1880 to Niconora Zarate. He was sent with his brother John Marion to San Pablo, Mexico. They remained in Mexico until their father was pardoned by the State of Texas. Then he and the boys eventually ended up in El Paso.
William worked as a guard at the AT&SF Railroad, and also as a streetcar conductor between El Paso and Juarez.
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