J. W. Freeland
Served as city marshal of Hubbard 1895-1907, a period of local option prohibition and great lawlessness. Moved to Hillsboro and became superintendent of county poor farm. Elected sheriff 1910. After serving 2 terms, was elected mayor. Elected sheriff a second time in 1928; served until 1933. In 1933, he tracked down and arrested notorious Raymond Hamilton, member of the famous Clyde Barrow Gang. Recorded, 1968
32.0219° N, 97.1245° W
Where to Find It
Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro on the east side of a driveway north of Loop road within cemetery
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi S John P. Cox Hillsboro
- 0.3 mi S Abbott's Grove Hillsboro
- 0.5 mi S Brin House Hillsboro
- 0.5 mi S Abbott House Hillsboro
- 0.5 mi S McKinnon - Anderson House Hillsboro
- 0.5 mi S Sims-Womack House Hillsboro