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When Briscoe County was organized in 1892, Miner Crawford won election as its first sheriff. He later served single terms in 1913-1914 and 1921-1922. His first official act was the arrest of two horse thieves from New Mexico, and in his last term he and two deputies fought a gun battle and captured a moonshine still. He brought law and order to the area and was recognized as bearing the stamp of a gentleman.
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Silverton, Texas · United States
