Walter
K
Hargrove
Born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Jannette Estelle (Pittman) Dixon
— married
about 1906 [location unknown]
Died
at age 38
in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 12 Dec 2014
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Biography
Walter was born in 1885. He passed away in 1908.
s/o George Byron HARGROVE & Francis A SWEENEY
Walker was the oldest child of George and Francis. He had a colorful career as a horse trader, saloon keeper, deputy chief of police and gun fighter. His adult years were spent in Tarrant Co. and Bowie, Texas.
He was shot to death by the bartender Walter James at the "Board of Trade Saloon" in Ft. Worth on 20 May 1908 at the age of 38. During his life he had killed about 6 people but never served time in the penitentiary. He left behind a widow and two small children.
Sources
- Wilhite/Wilhoit & Allied Descendants of Johann Michael and Anna Maria (Hengsteler) Wilheit 1671-1994 Compiled by Mary F. Mickey
- Find A Grave: Memorial #35262350
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