A List

of

Fugitives From Justice -

1878, 1886, 1891 & 1900

Adjutant General's Office, State of Texas}

Austin, January 1, 1878 }

I Certify that the following List of Fugitives from Justice is compiled from official records, received from the several counties, and now on file in my office.

Wm. Steele,

Adjutant General

A List of Fugitives From Justice, Indicted for Felonies in the State of Texas and a Descriptive List of Escaped Convicts

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1886, by John P. Kirk, Austin, Texas, in the Office of the Libraries of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

List of Fugitives From Justice 1891. --- Part VII.  Compiled from reports of Sheriff's received at the Adjutant General's Office.

Austin:  Henry Hutchings, State Printer.   1891.

List of Fugitives From Justice for 1900.

Compiled from revised reports of sheriffs from Fugitive List of 1896, and from subsequent reports of sheriffs received at the Adjutant General's office.

Erath County.

Name Crime When Committed When Indicted Physical Description Location
Adams, Frank Theft of cattle 1876 Jul 1876    
Armstrong, G. W. Assault to murder   May 1872    
Arthur, Charles J.     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part VI has been arrested
Ashcraft, Frank Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 26 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair dark, weight 150 pounds Occupation farmer;
Beach, Lute     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part VI has been arrested
Beach, Sam.     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part II has been arrested
Beggers, Robert Driving cattle from range with intent to defraud 1874 Mar 1875 about 27 yrs old, heavy build, 6 ft 11 inches high, no beard, full face, weighs about 175#  
Belcher, Perry Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 23 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 130 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light; Occupation Cowboy
Berry, Chas P Theft of hog 1876 Jul 1875 about 23 yrs old, 5 ft 7 inches high, dark hair, no beard Likely in Arkansas or the city of Dallas
Blakey, S. D. Assault to murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given About 30 yrs old, about 6 feet 2 inches high, square shoulders, weight about 180 pounds, rather dark complexion, dark hair and beard, generally shaved clean, except mustache.  
Blount, M. D. Swindling   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 30 yrs, height 5 feet 10 inches, weight 150 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light; hair and beard white; Occupation farmer;
Bridges, Charley Assault to murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given About 28 yrs old, about 5 feet 10 inches high, fair complexion, light hair and beard, blue eyes, wears No. 7 boot or shoe, weighs about 190 pounds, fleshy; Occupation gambler; drinks a great deal.
Brooks, Willis B. Theft of cattle   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 37 years, height 6 feet; weight 170 pounds; color white; complexion dark; eyes black; hair dark;  Occupation stock rustler and farmer; Eyes crossed
Bull, Ran Forgery   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 22 yrs, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 170 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black Occupation farmer
Bunting, Charles Assault to murder 1884 Listed in 1900 report Complexion light, eyes blue or gray, small man. Occupation gambler;
Bunting, Chas. Asslt. To murder;   1884 Small man; light complexion, blue or gray eyes; Gambler
Burnett, James Assault to murder Jan 1875 Mar 1875    
Campbell, T. N. Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 26 yrs, height full 6 feet, weight about 180 pounds, complexion light, eyes blue, hair light; full, broad, red face; light mustache; Occupation cowboy; Has lived in McCulloch county.
Choate, John     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part VI has been arrested
Clements, Wm. Theft of horses   1883 age 30 or 35; 5 ft. 10 or 11, weight 1?5 to 145; sandy complexion; cross eyed;  
Coates, James Theft of a cow Oct 1872 Nov 1872    
Cody, Alec. Theft of cattle   1881    
Cody, Aleck Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 33 yrs, height 5 feet 6 or 7 inches, complexion dark, eyes blue, hair dark Occupation blacksmith
Coldiron, Monroe Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 33 yrs, height 5 feet 9 or 10 inches, comlexion dark, eyes blue or gray, short, round face; sharp nose; dark beard; but not heavy; probably has a small scar on one of his cheeks; speaks in a kind, low voice; talks but little; Occupation farmer; has relatives in Limestone and Madison counties.
Coons, W. P. Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 32 yrs, height 6 feet, weight 170 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair dark,; Occupation farmer; Limps in left leg;
Cork, B. B. Theft of a hog Dec 1874 Mar 1875 Irishman Resided in Dallas
Corley, John Theft of cattle 1876 Jul 1876    
Crenshaw, N. Theft of cattle   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Occupation butcher
Curry, Al Theft of horses   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 35 yrs; height 5 feet 5 inches; weight 135 pounds; color white, complexion light, eyes blue, hair dark or red, Very hump shouldered; Occupation Horse Jockey
Digby, Zimamah Assult to murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Occupation unknown; It a native of Mississippi, and is supposed to be in that state now.
Duncan, W. B. Theft of cattle Feb 1875 June 1875 heavy built, dark complexion, about 50 yrs old; nearly always has a pipe in his mouth Supposed to be at Clarksville, Arkansas
Dunkum, H. F. Swindling - 2 cases   1885 age 30 or 35; heavy set, dark complexion, upper front teeth filled with gold plugs; Occupation, sewing machine agent, supposed to be on a stock ranch in the Panhandle
Dunkum, H. F. Swindling (2 cases)   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 35 yrs, complexion dark, upper front teeth plugged with gold; Gambles; formerly a sewing machine agent
Edwards, Joe Murder Sept 1872 Nov 1872 6 ft high, about 36 yrs old, spare built, dark hair & complexion, weighs about 140 or 150#  
Elliott, J. M. Theft of a steer   Nov 1872    
Fade, Willis Theft of yearling   Nov 1872    
Favors, Brink Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 23 yrs, height 5 feet 7 or 8 inches, complexion dark, swarthy or sallow; Delicate, boyish and consumptive appearance; end of one thumb off; has rheumatism in right leg; Occupation farmer and horse trader; He and Coldiron broke jail in 1884;
Ford, John Theft of cattle   1881 sandy complexion, heavy set, age 30 supposed to be in the state of Colorado
Ford, John Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 36 yrs, complexion sandy, Heavy set; Occupation farmer
Foster, R. Taking into possession live stock with intent to defraud; May 1875 June 1875    
Francis, James Theft of cattle Aug 1873 Nov 1873 about 5 ft 10 or 11 inches high, light complexion, light hair, about 35 yrs old and weighs perhaps 150 #  
Frisby, R. Asslt. To murder;   1885 6 ft, weight 165 to 175, generally shaved cleaned, except moustache, he is gray headed; Drinks whiskey
Frisby, R. Assault to murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Height 6 feet, weight 165 or 170 pounds, generally wears mustache only; Occupation gambler; drinks whisky;
Furguson, Nick Assault to murder   May 1872    
Garrison, John alias, see C. L. Morris          
Gass, Sam & Mary Kidnapping 1876 Dec 1876 Sam is about 31 yrs old, light complexion, sandy beard, weighs 140#, spare built; Mary, his wife, 21 yrs, slim and med height  
Gibbs, John A. Murder Feb 1868 April 1871 about 5 ft 10 inches high, dark complexion, about 50 yrs old, weighs about 150 pounds  
Gibbs, John A. Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 50 yrs, height about 5 feet 10 inches, weight about 150 pounds, complexion dark; Occupation unknown
Givens, Chas. Theft of horses   1882 age 28 to 30, 5 ft 9 or 10, rather dark complexion Gambles, is supposed to be in the Nation
Givins, Charles Theft of horse 1882 Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 33 yrs, height 5 feet 9 or 10 inches, complexion rather dark; Occupation gambler
Gordon, Jim and Robert Theft of cattle   1881    
Green, Jesse Theft of horses   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Young man, brother of Tom; about the same description; Occupation cowboy; they have lived in Ellis and Navarro counties.
Green, Tom Theft of horses   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Complexion light, eyes blue or gray, young man. Occupation cowboy
Green, Tom and Jesse Theft of horses   1884 both young men, light complexion, blue or gray eyes have lived in Navarro and Ellis counties, but think they are in the Nation now
Heard, Paschal Theft of a gun of the value of $25.   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 27 or 28 yrs, height about 6 feet, complexion dark; Occupation Farmer; Rather slim build; has lived in Ellis County;
Hickey, Walter     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part VI has been arrested
Highsaw, Robert Theft of cattle   1881 6 feet, weight 175; complexion light, blue or gray eyes; forfeited bond 1884; cowboy
Highsaw, Robert Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Height 6 feet, weight 175 pounds, complexion light, eyes blue or gray; Occupation cowboy
Hill, Richard Theft of a cattle   Nov 1873    
Hollaway, John & Rus Murder   1879 Rus Hollaway has the end of one fore finger off.  One of them is said to be full 6 feet and wears a dark moustache; the other one is not so tall; age 30 to 3?, and are good riders Are apt to work on some stock ranch
Holloway, John R. Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 34 yrs, height about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches, weight about 160 pounds, complexion dark, hair dark, Occupation farmer and cowboy; Has the end of one forefinger off;
Holloway, Joseph Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 36 yrs, height about 6 feet, complexion dark; Occupation farmer and cowboy; Brother to John R.; Both are good riders and are likely to work on some cattle ranch;
Hopson, Ed Incest   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 28 years; height 5 feet 2 in.; weight 130 pounds; color black; complexion yellow; eyes black; hair kinky; Occupation general laborer
Hughes, Jos. H. Theft of one head of cattle Aug 1873 Nov 1873    
Hurrier, Joseph Theft of a hog Dec 1874 Mar 1875 German Resides in Dallas
Hyatt, Frank Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given About 29 yrs old, about 5 feet 2 inches high, fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, dark red mustache, weight about 130 pounds, knot above left wrist joint, wears No. 4 or 5 boots; Occupation cowboy
Isbell, John Murder Nov 1875 Dec 1875 about 26 yrs old  
Isbell, John Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 38 yrs. Occupation unknown
Jackson, W. R. Assault to murder Jan 1875 Mar 1875 about 27 yrs old, rather heavy built lives in Fannin County
Johnson, T. A. Seduction   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 25 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 145 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair dark; Occupation farmer;
Jones, A. B. Theft of a mule   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 28 yrs, height 5 feet 10 inches, color white, complexion dark, eyes dark, beard thin and dark; Occupation farmer
Jones, R. F. Swindling and forgery   1883 age 38 or 40; light complexion, blue eyes, frowns and blinks his eyes when talking; has a wooden leg  
Jones, R. F. Swindling and forgery   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 42 yrs, complexion light, eyes blue; frowns and blinks his eyes when talking; has a wooden leg.  
Keith, Graves Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 37 yrs, height 6 feet, weight about 165 pounds, hair light; Occupation stockman; Dark sandy beard;
King, Sterling Theft and murder   1885 5 feet 6, weight 130 to 140; boyish appearance; hazel eyes, light moustache $100 reward by the governor.
Laman, Dan Theft of cattle 1876 Jul 1876    
Lanford, A. M. Theft of hogs Dec 1874 June 1875 40 yrs, heavy built, near sighted  
Lasier, Jack Assault with intent to murder Dec 1874 Feb 1875 about 6 ft high, 38 yrs old, spare build, red hair and beard, and a carpenter by trade  
Lea, James Theft of horses   1884 5 feet 6 or 7, weight 135 to 140; broad face, light moustache, blue or gray eyes, age 23, wears about a No. 5 boot is a good hand with stock
Ledbetter, Lewis     Dec 1876    
Lee, James Theft of horses   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given about 26 yrs, height 5 feet 6 or 7 inches, weight 135 or 140 pounds, eyes blue or gray, light mustache, broad face; Occupation cowboy; wears about a No. 5 boot; It a very good hand with stock.
Leonard, Wm. Taking possession of live stock with intent to defraud Feb 1875 June 1875 Tall in person, and of very dark complexion; 45 yrs. old Supposed to be in Eastern Texas
Lowe, L. D. Embezzlement   1883 Age 50, 5 ft 8 or 9, weighs 150, light complexioned, heavy set, getting gray Drinks, but not boisterous, ex-county surveyor of Erath county
Lowe, L. D. Emblezzlement   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 54 yrs, height 5 feet 8 or 9 inches, weight 150 pounds, complexion light, hair getting gray, heavy set; Occupation surveyor; drinks, but not boisterous, Ex-county surveyor of Erath County.
Majors, Riley Incest 1876 Dec 1876 about 45 years old, medium size, sandy beard;  
Markey, Andy Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 35 yrs, height about 5 feet 7 inches, complexion fair, eyes blue; Occupation peddler; Irishman; talks broken.
Markey, Andy Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 35 yrs, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 150 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black; Occupation farmer.
McBeth, Tom Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 28 yrs, height 5 feet 10 inches, weight 160 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes black, hair light; Occupation farmer.
McCarty, Sirus Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 28 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 140 pounds, color white, complexion light, eyes black, hair dark; Occupation farmer
McClusky, N. T. Incest 1876 Dec 1876 nearly 60 yrs old Fled the county in company with his daughter, his paramour
McDanniels, P. C. Forgery   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 24 yrs, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 160 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light; Occupation farmer
McDonald, W. C. Theft of property of the value of $75   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 40 or 45 yrs, complexion dark, rather tall, slim built, wore dark, full beard; Is a Campbellite preacher; Supposed to be in Northwest Arkansas
McKenzie, J. N. Burglary   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 32 years, height 5 feet 10 inches; weight 160 pounds; color white; complexion medium; Occupation Hotel Man
Middleton, John Jr. Driving cattle not his own, with intent to defraud June 1874 Nov 1874 about 35 yrs old, of dark complexion lived in Hood County
Miller, Johnston Sodomy   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 24 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 140 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes blue, hair dark Occupation laborer
Mims, John Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 33 yrs, height 5 feet 11 inches, weight 190 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light,; Occupation merchant and stockman; Drinks considerably, and somewhat corpulent;
Morris, C. L.  Alias Wayman, alias John Garrison Theft of horses     age 24, 5 ft 8, dark complexion Supposed to be in Nation.
Morris, C. L., alias Wayman, alias John Garrison Theft of horses   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Height 5 feet 8 or 9 inches; complexion dark; Occupation horse thief
Morrison, George Assault with Intent to Murder Jan 1871 May 1871 about 40 yrs old, sandy beard, 5 ft 10 inches high In Colorado
Morrison, Robert Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 32 yrs, weight 150 pounds, complexion dark, heavy set; Occupation cowboy
Morrison, Robt. Theft of cattle   1881 dark complexioned, heavy set, weight 150, age 26; Supposed to be in Colorado.
Moss, Marsh     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part VI has been arrested
Munnerlyn, W. H. Forgery   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 35 years; height 5 feet 7 inches; weight 135 pounds; color white; complexion light; eyes blue, hair light; Occupation Doctor and Preacher; Eyes are cocked or to the reverse of crossed.
Nelson, Albert Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 23 yrs, height 5 feet 9 inches, weight 165 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black; Occupation farmer; Low, kind tone of voice.
Nichols, Haeve Theft of cattle   1882 middle aged man, heavy set, dark complexioned  
Northington, Blake alias E. N. Northington Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 35 yrs, height about 6 feet, complexion dark; Occupation farmer; Wears about No. 10 boots; is from Mississippi;
Pate, Ben     Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Reported in Part VI has been arrested
Pelton, John Theft of cattle   1885 age 22 to 2?, dark complected; heavy set  
Pelton, John Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 25 yrs, complexion dark; heavy set Occupation cowboy
Pew, Wade Murder Aug 1875 Nov 1875 Negro  
Pew, Wade Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Negro Occupation unknown
Porter, H. W. Theft of cattle   1885 5 feet 8 or 9, dark complexion; weak eyes, age 40; Supposed to be in New Mexico
Porter, Henry W. Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 40 yrs, height 5 feet 8 or 9 inches, complexion dark, eyes weak Occupation Cowboy
Powers, Asa Theft of a cow Mar 1872 May 1872 about 5 ft 10 inches high, light complexion and hair, perhaps 26 or 27 yrs old and weighs probably 150 # Supposed to be in Colorado
Ray, W. J. Theft of cattle   1884    
Ray, W. J. Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Occupation farmer.
Reese, John Assault to murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given    
Roberson, J. C. Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 33 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 180 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair black; Occupation farmer
Robinson, Tom Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 30 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 100 pounds, color white, complexion dark, eyes black, hair dark; Occupation laborer
Robinson, Tom with many aliases Indicted in 18 cases for theft of cattle and horses     age 26, dark hair, large brown eyes, rather round featured, pleasant countenance, 5 feet 10 or 11, rather round shouldered, stout built, has but little beard, small light moustache, weight about 160, stands and Trades in Stock, is very sly and has but little to say; stands and rides very straight; has a wife and no children, if so, they are small; his wife is light complected, light hair and blue eyes; he calls her Tishey for short. I will give $50 for him in any jail in the State.
Robinson, Tom with many aliases Theft of horses and cattle (18 cases)   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 29 yrs, height 5 feet 10 or 11 inches, weight 160 pounds, eyes brown, hair dark, rather round featured, pleasant coutenance, rather round shouldered, stout built, has but little beard, small light mustache; Occupation stock trader; has but little to say
Rodgers, John Theft of mules April 1875 June 1875 about 22 yrs. old, rather heavy built Likely be found at his father's house in Burnet County
Rucker, Hiram Theft of money of over $20   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 20; height 5 feet 9 in; weight 150 pounds; color white; complexion light; eyes blue; hair sandy; somewhat freckled face; Occupation Farmer, Rather quiet.
Rusk, John Robbery   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 22 yrs, height 5 feet 6 inches, color light; Occupation farmer and stockman
Sagister, D. W. Kidnapping 1876 Dec 1876 about 36 yrs old, heavy build light beard, 5 ft 9 inches high, weighs about 180 lbs In Southwestern part of hte State
Salmon, George Robbery   May 1872    
Sanders, Tom Theft of cattle and horses   1885 6 ft, light complexion, blue or gray eyes, weight 175, age 22; Has been working on the Frying Pan Ranch in the Panhandle
Sanders, Tom Theft of horses and cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 24 yrs, height 6 feet, weight about 175 pounds, complexion light, sandy, red face, heavy beard, almost white; generally shaves clean except mustache; stands very straight; Is a cowboy
Santo, John Theft of horse   1885 5 ft 6 or 7, dark complexion, weight 135 to 140, has peculiar eyes, quick spoken A good rider and is apt to be found on a stock ranch
Sharp, Henry Asslt to Murder   1882 age 28 or 30, light complexion, 6 ft, weight 175. Claims to be 1/8 Cherokee Indian
Sharp, Henry Assault to murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 33 yrs, height 6 feet, complexion light; Occupation farmer; claims to be one-eighth Cherokee Indian.
Shaw, Cicero H. Forgery (Four cases)   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 32 yrs, height 5 feet 10 inches, weight 175 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light, has sandy red beard which he is likely to let grow out; Occupation saloon keeper
Shelby, J. J. Murder Oct 1875 Dec 1875 about 28 yrs old, heavy build, 5 ft 8 inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, weighs about 150 lbs, very affable; Went, likely, to Missouri
Shry, W. H. Swindling   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 30 yrs, height 5 feet 6 inches, weight 140 pounds, color white, complexion medium, eyes dark, hair dark; Occupation Farmer; Supposed to be in Indian Territory;
Sisk, H. Taking into possession live stock with intent to defraud May 1875 June 1875    
Smith, Geo. Theft of cattle   1884? age 28, light or sandy complexion,  heavy set, gray or blue eyes, weight 160  
Smith, Shirley Theft of horse   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 28; height 5 feet 10 inches; weight 170 pounds; color white; complexion light; eyes blue; hair light; Occupation stock rustler and farmer
Sneed, Elijah Theft April 1875 Jun 1875 about 30 yrs old, light complexion, tall and slim built  
Splaun, W. L. Disposing of mortgaged property   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 30 yrs, height 5 feet 10 inches, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair dark. Occupation farmer; Reported that he is in South or North Carolina;
Starr, Dave Sodomy   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 21 yrs, complexion light; Occupation farmer
Stockton, Porter Assault to murder Feb 1871 April 1871 5 ft 8 inches high, weighs about 140#, light complexion, light hair, sandy moustache, and 25 or 26 yrs old.  
Stone, W. W. Theft of horse   1882 age 30, light or sandy complexion, Singing teacher, has lived in Wise County
Stone, W. W. Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age about 35 years, complexion light or sandy; Occupation singing school teacher; has lived in Wise county.
Summerville, M. W. Murder Dec 1873 Feb 1874 near 6 ft high, dark complexion, black hair & eyes, and about 40 yrs old Supposed to be in Mississippi
Summerville, M. W. Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 50 yrs, height nearly 6 feet, complesion dark, eyes black, hair black; Occupation farmer;
Thomison, Walter Theft of cattle   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 27 yrs, height 5 feet 8 or 9 inches, weight 140 pounds, color light, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair light; Occupation farmer and stockman
Thornton, Batty Murder May 1875 June 1875 about 25 yrs old; 5 ft 7 or 8 inches high, light complexion, dark brown hair, blue yes and weighs about 140 pounds In Mississippi
Thornton, Walter Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 24 yrs, height 5 feet 9 inches, weight 150 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes black, hair dark; Occupation laborer
Tinsley, Homer Assault to murder Dec 1874 June 1875 heavy built, 5 ft 9 or 10 inches high, dark curly hair, florid complexion weighs about 180 # and is about 30 yrs old Supposed to be in Colorado
Treadway, G. W. Theft of a horse   Indicted November 1888 Age 55 or 60 yrs, height 5 feet 10 inches, weight 140 to 150 pounds, light hair, somewhat gray, light complexion, blue eyes, generally wears mustache; Occupation unknown
Vietta, John Murder   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 23 yrs, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 140 pounds, Italian, complexion dark, eyes black, hair dark; Occupation miner
Waller, Dick Theft of horses   1884 age 20, light complexion, blue eyes, 5 feet 7 or 8, Is with brother Will Waller, and is supposed to be in the Nation
Waller, Dick Theft of horses   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 22 yrs, height 5 feet 7 or 8 inches, complexion light, eyes blue; Occupation cowboy.
Wayman, alias, see C. L. Morris          
Weston, John Theft of an ox Sept 1872 Nov 1872    
White, Thos. Theft of horses June 1875      
Whitworth, E. R. Altering marks and brands with intent to defraud Mar 1873 Nov 1873 tall, spare made, dark complexion, black hair & eyes, 35 yrs old  
Willingham, I. M. Assault to murder   1885 age 40 or 45, 5 feet 8 or 9, sandy complexion Occupation, farmer and stone mason; is of foreign descent
Wilson, G. W. Theft of horse 1876 Dec 1876 about 30 yrs old Fled to Kentucky and has been demanded by our Governor
Woods, A. J. Theft of cow Dec 1870 April 1871    
Woodson, Philip Theft of property value over $20   Listed in 1891 report, no crime or indictment dates given   Occupation farmer
Wright, A. L. Theft of cattle 1876 Dec 1876    
Yarbrough, Neal Theft of horse   Listed in 1900 report, no crime or indictment dates given Age 26 yrs, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 140 pounds, color white, complexion fair, eyes blue, hair dark; Occupation laborer

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