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William B. “Sheriff” Knox

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William B. “Sheriff” Knox

Birth
Arkansas, USA
Death
7 Jan 1880 (aged 54–55)
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
Burial
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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William B. Knox has two different headstones. One stating he was a father and died January 7, 1880. Second with Ann M. Duvall and Washington Duvall indicating date of death January 8, 1880.

Combats and Conquests of Immortal Heroes Sung in Song and Told in Story by Charles Merritt, published 1910
General William B. Knox, who was a former Sheriff of Bexar County, and a very prominent citizen of early days, was one of the leading politicians with great influence, especially among the Mexican portion of the populace. His son recently deceased, who was also his namesake, served faithfully for some years as a peace officer and up to the time of his death a few years ago.

Also had a son, William M. "Billy" Knox, Memorial # 40690204.
William B. Knox has two different headstones. One stating he was a father and died January 7, 1880. Second with Ann M. Duvall and Washington Duvall indicating date of death January 8, 1880.

Combats and Conquests of Immortal Heroes Sung in Song and Told in Story by Charles Merritt, published 1910
General William B. Knox, who was a former Sheriff of Bexar County, and a very prominent citizen of early days, was one of the leading politicians with great influence, especially among the Mexican portion of the populace. His son recently deceased, who was also his namesake, served faithfully for some years as a peace officer and up to the time of his death a few years ago.

Also had a son, William M. "Billy" Knox, Memorial # 40690204.


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