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Hays, John Coffey, 1817-1883.
Hays served as Sheriff of San Francisco (1850-1853). In 1853, he was appointed U.S. Surveyor-general for Calif.
From the description of John Coffey Hays papers, 1845-1874. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122444168
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Hays, John Coffee, 1817-1883
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6v69jz7 (person)
Texas Ranger and surveyor, John Coffee Hays (1817-1883), came to Texas in 1836, in time to participate in the Texas Revolution. At Sam Houston’s suggestion, Hays joined the Texas Rangers under Erastus “Deaf” Smith. He served in the rangers until 1846, reaching the rank of colonel, and participated in many skirmishes and engagements with Mexican and Indian forces, including the battles of Plum Creek, Salado Creek, Walker’s Creek, and Monterrey. Hays formed the 1st Texas Mounted Volun...
