Tom T. McGee
(Sept. 13, 1849 - Nov. 24, 1894) Came to Canadian about 1884. Was foreman on PO Ranch prior to election as first sheriff of Hemphill County, 1887 - year city of Canadian was founded. Nov. 23, 1894, in gun fight with 6 men attacking large shipment of money at Wells, Fargo & Co., he was mortally wounded, and he died the next day. His widow went to England as a volunteer civilian worker in World War I; died there. Ashes were returned here for burial. Recorded - 1967
35.9138° N, 100.3715° W
Where to Find It
Edith Ford Cemeteries. Section MG Block 19, in southeast part of the cemetery.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi W Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery Canadian
- 0.4 mi W The Former Canadian Hospital Canadian
- 0.5 mi W First Baptist Church of Canadian Canadian
- 0.6 mi W Jones Mansion Canadian
- 0.6 mi W First Church Bell Canadian
- 0.6 mi W W. C. T. U. Building Canadian