William Jeff Maltby
(December 7, 1829 - June 27, 1908) A native of Illinois, William Jeff Maltby gained fame as a frontiersman, veteran of the Mexican War and American Civil War and Texas Ranger. Maltby began his Texas exploits about 1850, building frontier forts for the U. S. Army. He retired to Callahan County in 1878 and developed a nursery that earned him national recognition as a fine horticulturist. Maltby co-authored a partial autobiography, published in 1906, called "Captain Jeff". Recorded - 1992.
32.2894° N, 99.3735° W
Where to Find It
In Belle Plaine Cemetery, from Baird, take US 283 South about 8 miles then go East 1.5 mile.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Belle Plaine Cemetery Baird
- 1.7 mi NE Site of Belle Plain College Baird vicinity
- 1.7 mi NE Merchant Home Baird vicinity
- 1.7 mi NE Belle Plain Baird vicinity
- 4.6 mi E Admiral Baptist Church Baird vicinity
- 5.9 mi NE Callahan City Baird vicinity