Y.D. McMurry
Born in Tennessee. Brought up in Fort Worth. In 1882 joined Co. B, Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers, under a Brother, Capt. Sam McMurry--then enforcing law in Colorado City area. Y.D. McMurry, Mitchell County Sheriff 1892-1898, was one of captors of notorious murderer and train robber Bill Cooke. McMurry was a merchant and cotton broker, and for many years he was a deacon in the Presbyterian Church. Recorded, 1970.
32.3942° N, 100.8400° W
Where to Find It
East section of city cemetery, Colorado City cemetery.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW R.C. (Dick) Ware Colorado City
- 0.2 mi S William Marion Green Colorado City
- 0.2 mi S Colorado City Cemetery Colorado City
- 0.7 mi W Ruddick Park Colorado City
- 0.7 mi W Comanche Village Massacre Colorado City
- 0.8 mi S Colorado City Standpipe Colorado City