William Robert Smith
(July 20, 1888- July 20, 1952) Served in Co. D, Texas Rangers (1927-1933), under Captains W. W. Sterling, Will Wright, and Albert Mace. Hazardous duties included patrolling the Rio Grande for smugglers, protecting a prisoner from a Sherman lynch mob, dipping cattle for tick fever under death threat in Brazoria County, and investigating "hot oil" scandals at Kilgore. Deputy Sheriff of Cameron County (1933-1940), police lieutenant in Brownsville (1940-1946). An effective lawman. (1972)
28.8145° N, 97.0057° W
Where to Find It
Memorial Park Cemetery, 300 Block of W. Red River, Victoria; Sect. B. lot 19
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi SW John Howland Wood Victoria
- 0.3 mi SW Captain James P. January Victoria
- 0.3 mi SW Evergreen Cemetery of Victoria Victoria
- 0.3 mi SW Victor Marion Rose Victoria
- 0.3 mi SW Darwin M. Stapp Victoria
- 0.3 mi SW Abel Seymour Cunningham Victoria