James Abijah Brooks
(Nov. 20, 1855 - Jan. 15, 1944) Illustrious Texas Ranger for whom this county is named. Born in Kentucky; came to Texas 1876; became rancher-trail driver. Served in Texas Rangers 1882-1906. By order of the governor, aided in preventing Fitzsimmons-Maher world title prizefFight, El Paso, 1896. Helped solve and halt South Texas cattle thefts. Served in Texas Legislature, 1909-1911; was County Judge of Brooks County, 1911-1939. Married Virginia Wilborn. Recorded - 1969
27.2361° N, 98.1505° W
Where to Find It
Falfurrias Burial Park, W. Travis St., Plot A-11-06. Map dot approximate.
Nearby Markers
- 0.8 mi SE Falfurrias Falfurrias
- 0.8 mi S First United Methodist Church of Falfurrias Falfurrias
- 0.8 mi SE Brooks County Courthouse Falfurrias
- 0.9 mi S Brooks County's Catholic Heritage Falfurrias
- 2.2 mi NE Don Pedro Jaramillo Falfurrias
- 2.4 mi NE Site of Los Olmos Falfurrias