R.C. (Dick) Ware

1851-1902

Born in Georgia, migrated to Texas in the 1870's and joined the Texas Rangers in 1878.

Was noted for his part in gun battle with outlaw Sam Bass at Round Rock, where Bass had planned to rob the bank. It was Ware's bullet that gave Bass the wound from which he died.

Was elected first sheriff of Mitchell County in 1881; retired 1892, was appointed U.S. Marshal for Western District of Texas, 1893. Served four years.

Recorded - 1967