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Jackman, William, SHF.
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Date of Passing
Nov 12, 1912
Location of Interment
Kyle Cemetery - Kyle, Texas
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William Turner "W.T." (Uncle Bill) Jackman (April 19, 1851 - February 14, 1939) served as Hays County Sheriff from November 8, 1892 to November 12, 1912. Sheriff Jackman served the longest consecutive term (20 years) as Sheriff in Hays County history. Sheriff Jackman was born in Howard County, Missouri. Sheriff Jackman moved to Hays County in 1865 with his parents from Missouri, after the American Civil War. Sheriff Jackman's early home was along the Blanco River near where Five Mile Dam is now located. He was a cowboy and made at least 11 cattle drives up the Chisholm Trail. He worked in the cattle business until being elected in 1892.
In 1913, Sheriff Jackman was appointed Postmaster of San Marcos, a post he filled through the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. After retiring, Sheriff Jackman served as the president of the Old Trail Driver's Association. He also served as president of the Hays County Pioneer's Association. Sheriff Jackman was the custodian of the Trail Driver's Hall and Museum until his death. Sheriff Jackman was well known for being an outstanding storyteller. Sheriff Jackman later moved to San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas where he lived for the rest of his life.
Sheriff Jackman passed away on February 14, 1939, and was interred in the Kyle Cemetery in Kyle, Hays County, Texas.
