Texas Ranger Biographies: Those Who Served, 1910-1921

The 20th century began with calls for abolishing the Texas Rangers, originally organized to fight Indians, Mexicans, and outlaws, but the Rangers found a new mission at the start of the Mexican Revolution. This book presents biographies of all 1,782 Texas Rangers, not just those who achieved notoriety, who served along the Texas-Mexico border during the period 1910-1921. Each entry contains information on the man's name, date and place of birth, physical description, residence and occupation at the time he enlisted, and his career as a Ranger. To illustrate familial connections, entries contain available information on each Ranger's immediate family and any law enforcement relatives. B&w historical photos and several genealogical charts are included. The book draws on the records of the Texas State Library and Archives, the Texas Ranger Research Center, the Federal Records Center in Forth Worth, and other collections in the US and Mexico. Harris is emeritus professor at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)