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James Monroe Fox

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Name	Fox, J. M. "Monroe"
Othernames	James Monroe Fox
Born	11/19/1866
Birthplace	Houston, Missouri
Father	James Campbell Fox
Mother	Martha Elizabeth Martin Fox
Notes	James Monroe Fox was born Nov. 19, 1866 in Houston, Missouri to James and Martha Fox. According to service records, Fox served as a Ranger Captain of Co. C from Oct. 5, 1911 to Oct. 5, 1913. He then was enlisted as Captain of Co. B from Feb. 1, 1915 until he resigned on Feb. 11, 1918. His resignation followed the aftermath of the Porvenir massacre (Jan. 29, 1918) in which 15 local men were killed. While Fox was not present, his men went to Porvenir on his orders. His company was disbanded and Fox tendered his resignation. Fox later reenlisted as a Captain of Co. A on June 6, 1925, and resigned again March 31, 1927. This coincided with the Governorship of Miriam Ferguson. Finally, Fox was commissioned as a Special Ranger from Feb. 19, 1934 and discharged Jan. 22, 1935. He passed away about 2 years later on Feb. 11, 1937 in Austin, Texas.
Occupation	Texas Ranger 1911-1913 Travis County Constable 1896-1900? Peace Officer
Spouse	Mary Addean Dyer Fox
Children	Lenna Leota Fox James Leslie Fox
Deceased	02/11/1937
Deceased where	Austin, Texas
Additional Information	Biographical Article Captain J. M. Fox and the Porvenir Massacre Historic Event Article The Bandit War and the Porvenir Massacre

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