At the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939, he and 49 other retired Texas Rangers offered their services to King George VI to help protect the United Kingdom in case of Nazi invasion. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page hereand select Shooting Illustrated as your member magazine. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He shared his philosophy on gun fighting with an interviewer once. 20, No. As Frank Hamer walked back out of the station, he came face to face with Gee McMeans, who had a .45 ACP pistol in his hand and quickly shot Hamer in the shoulder. During the 1930s, Hamer worked on behalf of various oil companies and shippers. The ambush at the end of the film is suggested as his personal revenge. In fact, the whole fight might never have happened. In 1917, romance threw Frank Hamer into a first-class Texas feud. Hamer, who had recently married W.A. Hamer and Gladys had two sons together; Frank Jr. (1918-2006) and Billy (1921-1945). McSwain approached Frank one day and offered him a special job for a great deal of money. finds relevant news, identifies important training information, When I began to understand Clyde Barrow's mind, I felt that I was making progress. A .357 Magnum small frame revolver that's optics-ready from Day One. Frank Hamer had one such one shot gun fight in Sweetwater Texas. Gladys was the widow of the legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, who, along with fellow Ranger Maney Gault, tracked down and killed Bonnie and Clyde in 1934. Harrison returned after hearing the gunfire and he armed himself while Frank drew his pistol. Hamer also led the fight in Texas against the Ku Klux Klan, starting in 1922, as senior captain of the Texas Rangers, and he is believed to have saved at least 15people from lynch mobs. [7] In 1911, he moved to Houston to work as a special investigator for Mayor Horace Baldwin Rice, where he was seconded to the Sheriff's Office of Harris County. In this article He fired at Hamers head from close range and missed his whole head, but shredded Franks Stetson. Guinn p. 410. However, he was a lawman of one kind or another for many years and engaged in many shootings. Hamer slapped the gun down and it went off a second time, hitting him in the thigh. The route to their home in Snyder took them through Sweetwater. She and her brother had faced charges for Sims's murder in 1916. Crooks dont like even odds. All rights reserved. When Hamer returned to work for the Rangers in 1915, he was assigned the duty of patrolling the south Texas border from the Big Bend to Brownsville. Copyright 2023 Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Hamer's wife Gladys not only shouted ?Look out!? In February 1934, Lee Simmons, the General Manager of the Texas Prison System, assigned the task of hunting down gangsters Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow to Francis Hamer. Had Frank and Harrison Hamer stayed together, Frank might not have been shot at all. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Ida Gladys Johnson Hamer I found on Findagrave.com. Harrison Hamer assisted in his wounded brothers escape, while the wounded McSwain went after his buffalo gun. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Father: Frank A Hamer Mother: Gladys Johnson Source: Texas Birth Certificate. The special commission is listed in the state archives in Austin.[19]. This reality should also be considered when we are formulating our own personal defense plans. We might look at just one of his many encounters and see what we can learn from it that will be beneficial to us in our own personal defense. Walker. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. His first took place before he was a lawman, back when Hamer and his brother Harrison were sharecropping some land for a man named Dan McSwain. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The world's oldest and largest privately owned firearms training facility decides to build a defensive pistol, with spectacular results. Additionally, it is also never a good idea to split your forces when you know a fight might be about to occur. Gladys stayed in the car. Frank could not defend himself, but not to fear, just as she did that day in Sweetwater Gladys had his back. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Hamer's wife, Gladys, was so incensed that she sued Warner Brothers for defamation, invasion of privacy and unauthorized use of Frank Hamer's name. The route to their home in Snyder took them through Sweetwater. His blow to the 1911 caused it to malfunction, probably causing a failure to feed. Alcorn had picked up 16 year-old Clyde in West Dallas for stealing chickens, though he did not arrest him. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Hamer fired one shot from fairly close range and hit McMeans in the heart, dropping him instantly. Frank had been warned that Gee McMeans would be waiting for them in Sweetwater. She didnt hit anyone and didnt affect the outcome of the fight one single bit. Search above to list available cemeteries. Phillips, p. 354 n. 3. Texas Ranger Frank Hamer is best known for helping to end the careers of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. This article was previouslypublished in Shooting Illustrated. As Hamer dropped to the ground, stunned, both of his attackers ran to their nearby car. Five days later, the grand jury refused to indict Frank Hamer for the killing of Gee McMeans. interacts online and researches product purchases That said, the overpowering urge should always be to find a way to avoid trouble whenever it is the least bit possible. Texas Ranger Frank Hamer is best known for helping to end the careers of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. In Case Three, which occurred almost 100 years ago in Sweetwater, Texas, hitmen attempted to assassinate famed Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, who was with his wife Gladys at the time. [48][49], Ken Farmer also played Texas Ranger Frank Hamer in the movie, "The Newton Boys". His novels, The Calling, the Making of a Veteran Cop, SWAT, Blue Knights in Black Armor, Nobodys Heroes and Destiny of Heroes, as well as his latest non-fiction offering, Law Dogs, Great Cops in American History, are all available at Amazon. Five days later, the grand jury refused to indict Frank Hamer for the killing of Gee McMeans. On October 1, 1916, shortly after Frank married his wife Gladys Johnson, Gladys, her brother Frank, and his brother Harrison stopped on the town square in Sweetwater Texas. Had Frank and Harrison Hamer stayed together, Frank might not have been shot at all. Austin, Travis County, . The Johnson family had the support of the Hamer brothers, Frank and Harrison, while the Sims family relied on ex-sheriff and ex-Texas Ranger Gee McMeans. Frank studied their activity and movements and eventually Frank was able to contact the family of one Gang member, Henry Methvin. According to a 2019 Washington Post movie review by activist Monica Muoz Martinez, Hamer supposedly stalked Canales in the capital and Samuel Ealy Johnson Jr., father of future President Lyndon B. Johnson, was among those who escorted Canales to the early 1919 hearings. Try again later. and turned to see McMeans pulling a shotgun from the car. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. We might look at just one of his many encounters and see what we can learn from it that will be beneficial to us in our own personal defense. Hamer was a Ranger off and on throughout his adult life, resigning often to take other jobs. Hamer fired one shot from fairly close range and hit McMeans in the heart, dropping him instantly. Using the Element of Surprise as a Personal-Defense Tool, Frank Hamers Sweetwater Fight: Lessons Learned. Their hunt lasted about three months before Barrow and Parker were killed in May. He is a co-author of Street Survival II, Tactics for Deadly Encounters, which is now available. In October of 1917, while on their way home from a court date, Frank's traveling companions are his wife, Gladys (who is three months pregnant), his brother, Harrison, Gladys' brother, Emmett Johnson, and Emmett's wife, Rocky. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FrankHamerEarly1920s.jpg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BydQmNM7aJ0. [13], In 1928, Hamer put a halt to a murder for hire ring, and his extraordinary means of accomplishing this made him nationally famous. Following this, Hamer left the Cattlemen's Association to accept a position as a federal agent in the Prohibition Unit, where he served for about one year. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Outside the bank stood two glowering groups of armed men. Frank Hamer retired in 1949 and in 1955 the lawman who had survived being wounded 17 times died of natural causes. Family & Personal Life Francis Hamer exchanged wedding vows with Gladys (ne Johnson) Sims in 1917. While Hamer was plowing one day, McSwain appeared with a shotgun and shot him in the back and the head. Frank replied that he had not and announced, Im here to settle our account. With that said both men drew their pistols and fired. Harrison Hamer, who had just arrived back on the scene, started to shoot the fleeing Phillips. Not to mention, tactically, it is just not a good idea to walk into a trap when you suspect that it is there waiting for you. The swarm of bullets buzzed by Phillips head and caused him to fire wildly striking nothing but the brim of Franks hat. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In 1917, romance threw Frank Hamer into a first-class Texas feud. Phillips, ran up to the struggling pair with his shotgun. [notes 1] Hamer balked at the compensation of $180 a month, less than half his current pay,[22] but Simmons reiterated that Hamer would collect his fair share of the reward money. A slide cut for optics, a threaded barrel and a 22 round magazine are the icing on a 5.7x28mm cake. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. However, he was a lawman of one kind or another for many years and engaged in many shootings. Home; About The Cabin. Hamer felt that he learned Barrow's statistics, but "this was not enough. Hamer went down and as McSwain approached Frank Hamer pulled his pistol and shot McSwain. Hamers wife Gladys not only shouted Look out! to Frank, but the love of Franks life filled her hand with a pocket Colt and opened fire on Phillips. It is also a good idea to realize that dangerous encounters can occur with people who are known to us. One is that, just because you have been shot, it doesnt mean that you have lost the fightwhen the threat continues, a smart man keeps fighting. In 1922, he helmed several operations against the Ku Klux Klan and reportedly saved 15 people from being lynched. Last Updated: April 10, 2020 The Sheriff, who was much impressed, recommended Frank for the Texas Rangers. The Johnson and Sims families were prominent ranch families in West Texas and both were used to having their own way about things. This browser does not support getting your location. Austin Memorial Park Cemetery. Hamer married Gladys Johnson while she and her brother, Emmett, were under indictment for killing Gladys ex-husband, Ed Sims. According to Ranger historian Ben Proctor, two former Ranger captains later said that Simmons had approached each of them first, and that they each turned him down for the identical reason: "We don't ambush people, and we don't kill women." Knight, James R., with Jonathan Davis (2003). The second group was blocking the doors of the bank, and he said "fall back" and they did.[44]. Living Room; Master Bedroom; Bedroom Two; Blog As the in-charge of the Texas Rangers fight against the Ku Klux Klan in 1922, Hamer reportedly saved 15 people from being lynched. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In 1921, following his transfer to Headquarters Company in Austin, Hamer was made the Senior Ranger Captain. Cu MIX za . This is a carousel with slides. He left one week before Miriam "Ma" Ferguson recaptured the governor's office for a second term. As Frank Hamer walked back out of the station, he came face to face with Gee McMeans, who had a .45 ACP pistol in his hand and quickly shot Hamer in the shoulder. Frank was 6 years older than her, and lived to age 71, passing . Hamer and Gladys and other family members were stopped at a garage on October 1, 1917 to get gasoline in Sweetwater when they suddenly encountered Gus McMeans of Odessa, Ed Sims' brother-in-law, and the Hamers and McMeans got into a pistol battle. As McMeans reached Hamer he drew his pistol and Frank reacted instinctively grabbing the weapon. 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His revelation about the racket resulted in public outrage, an investigation, and indictments. Additionally, it is also never a good idea to split your forces when you know a fight might be about to occur. The Johnson and Sims families were prominent ranch families in West Texas and both were used to having their own way about things. [14] The bankers did not modify the terms of the reward, however, and more bounty murders took place in 1930. Franks instincts were golden. Pride can get a person in a lot of trouble, hurt or worse. With one hand holding the .45, Hamer used his other hand to beat McMeans about the face. The Johnson family had the support of the Hamer brothers, Frank and Harrison, while the Sims family relied on ex-sheriff and ex-Texas Ranger Gee McMeans. Oops, something didn't work. 131,-K/kg. While Hamer served as a Ranger on and off throughout his adult life, he often left the agency to work on other jobs, including some in other branches of law enforcement. Harrison Hamer fired, but Frank knocked the barrel down, causing Harrison to miss. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [29] The lurid newspaper stories and the furor which they created increased the pressure on government and law enforcement to capture the criminals, and Governor Ferguson placed a $500 bounty on Bonnie for her alleged role in the murder of Patrolman Murphy. Simmons then turned his attention to restoring the reputation of the Texas prison system. Learn more about managing a memorial . Later, he worked as a wrangler on a local ranch and became a law enforcement official in 1905 after catching a horse thief. Texas Ranger Frank Hamer is best known for helping to end the careers of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Gladys stayed in the car. With one hand holding the .45, Hamer used his other hand to beat McMeans about the face. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Try again later. Guinn bases his description of the ambush on Sandy Jones's exhaustive 1998 inquiry and forensic reenactment. Hamer shot back, killed McMeans, and was no-billed on the spot by a grand jury watching the shootout through a window. Additionally, we see the effects of tunnel vision on our awareness in a chaotic situation. Frank chose to ignore the warning but he did strap on a second gun, his Smith & Wesson .44 Spl. and turned to see McMeans pulling a shotgun from the car. With this many gun toters, the stage was set for trouble. "[16] Hamer also said that he hated "to bust the cap on a woman, especially when she was sitting down, however if it wouldn't have been her, it would have been us. He left the Rangers and was commissioned as a Special Ranger for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Hamer asked Dallas County Sheriff Smoot Schmid to assign his deputy Bob Alcorn full-time to the case; Schmid sent Alcorn and Ted Hinton, another Dallas County deputy. Impressed by his tracking skills, the local sheriff suggested him to join the Rangers. In the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, Hamer is portrayed by Denver Pyle. Harrison Hamer, who had just arrived back on the scene, started to shoot the fleeing Phillips. But Frank pushed Harrisons rifle barrel up and told him not to shoot a man in the back. Hamer and Gault are reluctant to get involved in the case at first, but once they . He passed away from a stroke on July 10, 1955, at the age of 71. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/frank-hamer-44959.php. Here are some facts, however. In the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde, Hollywood portrayed Frank Hamer inaccurately and with great disrespect. Francis Frank Augustus Hamer was a Texas Ranger who garnered immense fame for leading the posse that hunted down and killed the criminal duo, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. in Aktuality. As Barrow and Parker breathed their last breath, the entire country breathed a sigh of relief. Woody Harrelson plays Maney Gault. An officer must know the habits of the outlaw, how he thinks and how he will act in different situations. [36], Hamer used a customized .35 Remington Model 8 semiautomatic rifle with a 15-round magazine that he ordered from Pet McKay's Sporting Goods store in Austin, Texas. He rose to the rank of senior captain and made Austin his permanent home. In fact, the whole fight might never have happened. All rights reserved. In 1906 Frank Hamer joined the storied Texas Rangers. Simply having a gun doesnt get the job done, nor is employing it quicklyyou have to be able to shoot it accurately as well as rapidly. In life, Frank Hamer was a lawman who kept on-a-coming. And, second, you can miss with a shotgunthey do have to be aimed if one is expecting to get hits. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 Trusted information source for millions of people worldwide He wrenched the weapon out of McMeans hand and began beating him with it as Phillips approached from behind with shotgun, unseen. She died on March 13, 1967 in Los Angeles, California, USA. With this many gun toters, the stage was set for trouble. Sheriff Jordan and his deputy Prentiss Oakley, an excellent marksman, were the first to join the posse. Today, a jury might get the impression that a person was welcoming the opportunity to engage his enemies. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hamer brought in fellow former Ranger Maney Gault who had resigned from the Ranger force when "Ma" Ferguson was elected and now worked for the Texas Highway Patrol. We might look at just one of his many encounters and see what we can learn from it that will be beneficial to us in our own personal defense. The smart move would have been to avoid going through the town at all. At 9:15 AM May 23, 1934 Franks plan was put into action as Bonnie and Clyde stopped their car for a ruse set up on a rural road near Gibsland Louisiana. Barrow stopped his car at the ambush spot and the posse's 150-round fusillade was so thunderous that people for miles around thought a logging crew had used dynamite to fell a huge tree. After the film's release, his widow Gladys and son Frank Jr. sued Warner Bros.-Seven Arts for defamation of character. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The account was settled. Hamer fired one shot from fairly close range and hit McMeans in the heart, dropping him instantly. TX Ranger Frank Hamer. [10], Beginning in 1922 Hamer led the fight in Texas against the Ku Klux Klan as senior captain of the Texas Rangers, which was still growing in Texas, and he saved 15 people from lynch mobs throughout his career. "I hated to shoot a womanbut I remembered the way in which Bonnie had taken part in the murder of nine peace officers. Hamer armed with a Remington Model 8 semi-automatic rifle with a special 15-round magazine and his entire posse opened fire putting more than 100 rounds into the suspects and their vehicle. In 1920 Hamer served as a prohibition officer. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Frank chose to ignore the warning but he did strap on a second gun, his Smith & Wesson .44 Spl. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ida Hamer (40839700)? Burial. The gang had killed two Texas Highway Patrol officers[27] at Grapevine, Texas on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934 which inflamed public sentiment against Barrow and Parker. Finally, throughout the whole encounter, Gladys was leaning out of the car window, shooting at McMeans and Phillips with her Colt Pocket Auto until it was empty. He was laid to rest in Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Texas next to his personal hero, his son Billy, who was a Marine killed in combat on Iwo Jima. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Hamer married Gladys Johnson while she and her brother, Emmett, were under indictment for killing Gladys' ex-husband, Ed. Recovering somewhat, Hamer drew his .44 Spl. Lexipol. You can always change this later in your Account settings. That said, the overpowering urge should always be to find a way to avoid trouble whenever it is the least bit possible. Try again later. [38], Hamer had learned a great deal about the lives of Barrow and Parker in the preceding months, and he told reporters that, under other circumstances, he "would have gotten sick" to see a woman's perforated body in the car; as it was, he did not get sick because he remembered Parker's crimes. Early in the fight, Hamer was shot in the shoulder. The Johnson and Sims families were prominent ranch families in West Texas and both were used to having their own way about things. Harris, Charles H., and Louis R. Sadler (2007). Such was the case at Sweetwater, TX. McMeans was a former Texas Ranger and sheriff of Ector County, and he and Hamer "were clinched"; McMeans died of a shot to the heart and Hamer was wounded. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1917", "How 'The Highwaymen' whitewashes Frank Hamer and the Texas Rangers", "The Official Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum - Waco, Texas". Phillips was later arrested, as was the entire Hamer party. Hamer rejoined the Rangers in 1915 and was assigned to patrol the South Texas border around Brownsville during the Bandit War and La Matanza. In his long and illustrious career, he was believed to have killed somewhere between 53 and 70 people. As this was going on, McMeans henchman, H.E. They were allowed to take some of the goods and belongings of the gang; Hamer took most of the guns. Phillips was able to approach very close to Hamer with a shotgun. Three years later, he was made a special investigator in Harris County. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [20] Barrow had particularly wanted to free Ralph Fults and Aubrey Skelley, but he considered the raid to be successful retaliation against the prison system. At the behest of Governor Coke Stevenson, he briefly re-joined the Rangers in 1948 to help inspect an election fraud in Jim Wells and Duval County. The swarm of bullets buzzed by Phillips' head and caused him to fire wildly striking nothing but the brim of Frank's hat. When we talk about personal defense, we may spend too much time talking about attacks from criminals who are not known to us. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Pride can get a person in a lot of trouble, hurt or worse. Gladys Hamer ("Hay-mer'), the wife of legendary Texas Ranger Captain Frank Hamer, was not afraid to jump in and help out her husband in a fight. major league field coordinator salary. Growing up in a devoutly Presbyterian family, he was one of five sons, four of whom became Texas Rangers. On October 1, 1917 the Hamers drove into Sweetwater, Texas. His first was memorable. For some reason, possibly his pride, Hamer had chosen to ignore the warning about a potential ambush in Sweetwater. Phillips was later arrested, as was the entire Hamer party. The smart move would have been to avoid going through the town at all. Some came along peacefully, but many who chose to fight this righteously dangerous lawman, lost, Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald was talking about men like Frank Hamer, when he said, No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow thats in the right and keeps on-a-coming.. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In 1918, Hamer physically threatened State Representative Jos Toms Canales, who was leading an investigation into Texas Rangers accused of abusing residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Crooks dont like even odds. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger. A .357 Magnum small frame revolver that's optics-ready from Day One. A smaller double-stack 9mm pistol with all the great features you've come to expect from Staccato. On Oct. 1, 1917, Frank, Harrison, Gladys and Emmett were driving back from a court hearing in Baird, TX. Drag images here or select from your computer for Ida Gladys Johnson Hamer memorial. She didnt hit anyone and didnt affect the outcome of the fight one single bit. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? In April 1906, Hamer did just that, and for the next two years, he served under Captain J. H. Rogers in the Company C that patrolled the border in south Texas. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Frank Hamers Sweetwater Fight: Lessons Learned, Fightin' Iron: The Origin of Semi-Auto Tactical Rifles, Dapper & Deadly: The Life of FBI Special Agent Jelly Bryce, Stress And Fine Motor Skills | An Official Journal Of The NRA, What Does "Brandishing" a Gun Mean? Legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer was in more than 50 gunfights. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. It was at this time that Frank assisted a local Sheriff track and capture some rustlers. His father was a blacksmith and Hamer worked with him while growing up. Robert McNeal (1738-1818) & Jean Baker (1741-1818) Descendants Outline Chart 1 Robert McNeal 1738 - 1818. On May 12, 1917 in New Orleans Louisiana Frank married Gladys Ida Johnson (1890-1976) and they had at least two children: Francis Jr. (1918 . Four years later, when Miriam "Ma" Ferguson was elected as the state governor, Hamer resigned from the Rangers, refusing to serve under a woman. As Hamer dropped to the ground, stunned, both of his attackers ran to their nearby car. This may be called Tools or use an icon like the cog. Not to mention, tactically, it is just not a good idea to walk into a trap when you suspect that it is there waiting for you. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Hamer was commissioned as an officer of the Texas Highway Patrol, then seconded to the prison system as a special investigator charged with apprehending Barrow and his colleagues. [32][notes 2] The two deputies and Schmid had tried to ambush Bonnie and Clyde in late November 1933 near Sowers, Texas. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. and manufacturers. It is also a good idea to realize that dangerous encounters can occur with people who are known to us. But Frank pushed Harrisons rifle barrel up and told him not to shoot a man in the back. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She had first been elected after her husband "Pa" Ferguson had been impeached and forced to resign as governor,[16] and at least 40 Rangers resigned rather than serve again under her. With one hand holding the .45, Hamer used his other hand to beat McMeans about the face. In 1917, romance threw Frank Hamer into a first-class Texas feud. With this many gun toters, the stage was set for trouble. In fact, the whole fight might never have happened. Frank had been warned that Gee McMeans would be waiting for them in Sweetwater. See the events in life of Frank Hamer in Chronological Order. Hamer has been described by biographer John Boessenecker as "one of the greatest American lawmen of the twentieth century".[2]. 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In an effort to rebut "Bonnie and Clyde," Hamer's second wife Gladys assisted the publication of the 1968 biography "I Am Frank Hamer," but its account of Hamer's life and career had . Learn more about merges. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. . The Texas Bankers' Association had begun offering rewards of $5,000 "for dead bank robbersnot one cent for live ones." [30], Five days later, popular opinion turned against the criminals even more when Barrow and Methvin killed Constable Calvin Campbell, a 60-year-old single father, near Commerce, Oklahoma. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger. [1][pageneeded] A less successful incident happened during the Sherman Riot of 1930, however. Today, a jury might get the impression that a person was welcoming the opportunity to engage his enemies. With the tide turned, the ambushers appeared to flee the battlefield. Two guards were shot by the escapees during the breakout, guard Major Crowson fatally. He joined Captain John H. Rogers' Company C in Alpine, Texas, on April 21, 1906, and began patrolling the Mexican border. The Johnson family had the support of the Hamer brothers, Frank and Harrison, while the Sims family relied on ex-sheriff and ex-Texas Ranger Gee McMeans. Now, admittedly, Hamer had his hands full, but it appears that he was not aware of the additional threat until the shotgun was fired. [9] Hamer transferred to Austin in 1921 where he served as Senior Ranger Captain. Please reset your password. Recovering somewhat, Hamer drew his .44 Spl. He was shipped serial number 10045; at least two Model 8s were used in the ambush. Frank Hamer was not afraid to wade into trouble, but occasionally learned a hard lesson doing so. The smart move would have been to avoid going through the town at all. They raised her two girls and two boys of their own, one of whom, Frank Jr., was a friend of mine. On Oct. 1, 1917, Frank, Harrison, Gladys and Emmett were driving back from a court hearing in Baird, TX. Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 July 10, 1955) was an American lawman and Texas Ranger who led the 1934 posse that tracked down and killed criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. of Corrections, wrote in his memoir that Hamer was one of two lawmen whom he had in mind. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Hamer, Gladys and several other members of their family were purchasing gasoline on October 1, 1917, when they ran into Gus McMeans of Odessa, Simss brother-in-law. There was a problem getting your location. He was one of the five sons of Franklin Augustus Hamer and Lou Emma Hamer. Make sure that the file is a photo. Simmons persuaded Hamer to hunt down the Barrow Gang. Enter https://www.police1.com/ and click OK. He is depicted as incompetent, while the Barrow gang is shown capturing, teasing, and humiliating him. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He further added to the deal by authorizing Hamer to take whatever he wanted from among the Barrow Gang's possessions when he caught them. In a supreme example of the swiftness of Texas justice, while Frank was being treated by the Doctor for his wounds the Grand Jury convened in the matter of the death of McMeans. Frank jokingly asked, Who do I have to kill for that? but quickly sobered when McSwain told him. It is also a good idea to realize that dangerous encounters can occur with people who are known to us. He entered i How do we create a person's profile? The 64-year-old Frank Hamer exited his car and strolled toward one armed group and merely said Git., That task accomplished, he walked calmly over to the second group and ordered, Fall back.. He grew up on the Welch ranch in San Saba County, and later spent time in Oxford, Llano County, which is now a ghost town; he later joked about being the only "Oxford-educated Ranger". A slide cut for optics, a threaded barrel and a 22 round magazine are the icing on a 5.7x28mm cake. to Frank, but the love of Frank's life filled her hand with a pocket Colt and opened fire on . The trends we saw on the firing line at this year's Media Day At The Range. Frank Hamer willfully and deliberately pursued some of the most dangerous criminals of his day. [17] A year later, Hamer gave his reason for retiring: "When they elected a woman governor, I quit. The couple also had two sons. In 1917, Hamer married Gladys (Johnson) Sims, the widow of Ed Sims of Snyder, Texas; she and her brother, Sidney Arthur Johnson, had been charged in 1916 with murdering Sims. In 1908, he resigned from the Rangers to become the City Marshal of Navasota, Texas, a lawless boom-town wracked by violence; "shootouts on the main street were so frequent that in two years at least a hundred men died. [25] Hamer was always following close behind. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "[23], Hamer examined the pattern of Barrow's movements, discovering that he essentially made a wide circle through the lower Midwest, skirting state borders wherever he could to take advantage of the fact that law officers could not pursue suspects across state lines. With the deeds done and all witnesses now deceased, no one will ever know for sure, because in life Frank adamantly refused to rehash his gunfights. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Hamer survived them all dying in Austin, Texas on July 10, 1955 at the age of seventy-one. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. His professional record and reputation are controversial, particularly with regard to his willingness to use extrajudicial killing even in an increasingly modernized society. It's the most comprehensive and trusted online destination for law enforcement agencies and police departments worldwide. Phillips ran for it. Stopping to have a punctured tire repaired, Frank Hamer was attacked by Gee McMeans. Failed to report flower. For some reason, possibly his pride, Hamer had chosen to ignore the warning about a potential ambush in Sweetwater. [50], Chris Mulkey portrays Hamer in Timeless (TV series), This article is about the Texas Ranger. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Select the option or tab named Internet Options (Internet Explorer), Options (Firefox), Preferences (Safari) or Settings (Chrome). In 1917, romance threw Frank Hamer into a first-class Texas feud. But, you can rest assured that their lives were never the same after that bloody day in Sweetwater. Try again. The world's oldest and largest privately owned firearms training facility decides to build a defensive pistol, with spectacular results. He was also employed as a wrangler on Barry Ketchums horse ranch. While Gladys' determined fire with her Colt Pocket Model auto kept one gunman at bay, another named Gee McMeans rushed Hamer and shot him in his right thigh and left . Defensive Decisions: Making & Modifying Personal-Protection Plans, The American Stalking Rifle & The Texas MLD Program. Frank said that he used his sights in a gunfight, because he could not see spraying the countryside with lead when one shot would do the trick. Lt. Dan Marcou is an internationally-recognized police trainerwho was a highly-decorated police officer with 33 years of full-time law enforcement experience. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window). 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