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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. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger.
May 29, 2020 · Frank Hamer and Maney Gault killed the infamous 1930s crime duo in a torrent of bullets. By Tim Ott Updated: May 29, 2020. Photo: Getty Images. The infamy of outlawed duo Bonnie and Clyde has...
Apr 23, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Frank Hamer, the legendary lawman who brought down the notorious gangsters and fought against the KKK and lynch mobs. Discover his early years, his controversies, and his role in Texas politics.
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Feb 2, 2023 · Frank Hamer was a legendary lawman who survived a shotgun attack, fought in more than 50 shootouts, and led the posse that ended the notorious crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde. Learn about his life, career, and legacy in this article.
Apr 13, 2019 · In “Bonnie and Clyde,” the 1967 hit film staring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the murderous lovers who captivated the country during the 1930s, the Texas Ranger who pursues them is Frank...
Jul 6, 2012 · The Sheriff, who was much impressed, recommended Frank for the Texas Rangers. In 1906 Frank Hamer joined the storied Texas Rangers. In the early years Frank rode trails near the Rio Grande, captured rustlers, smugglers, bootleggers and bandits with Company C of the Texas Rangers, Captained by John H. Rogers.
Francis Augustus "Frank" Hamer (pronounced Hay-mer) was born on March 17, 1884 in Fairview, Wilson County, Texas. He grew up on the Welch Ranch in San Saba County. The family moved to Oxford, Texas in 1894.
