Palestine, TX, United States
Christopher Columbus Rogers. (1846 - 1887) Elected marshal, 1874; served when Palestine was one of tough railroad towns in southwest. Won fame solving 1878 Grayson murders. Slain in argument over testimony in his trial for killing friend resisting arrest. Recorded, 1967 #8804
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