Peoples, Clint

For an in depth biography read: James M. Day's Captain Clint Peoples: Texas Ranger, Waco: Texan Press, 1980. DPL RB P4195D

U.S. Marshal Clint Peoples' career in law enforcement covers 55 years as of 1985 with a total of nine badges:

1930-1932 Deputy Sheriff

1933-1934 Special Texas Ranger

1935-1936 Chief Deputy Constable

1937-1941 Chief Deputy Sheriff

1942-1945 Highway Patrolman

1946-1952 Texas Ranger Private

1953-1968 Texas Ranger - Captain

1969-1974 Texas Ranger - Senior Captain

1974-current U.S. Marshal, Northern Texas District

Over the years Clint Peoples has dedicated himself to honesty and efficiency in police work.

Clint Peoples was born August 25, 1910 in Bridgeport, Texas, the son of William Thomas (Tom) and Susie Baugh Peoples. The Peoples family settled in Conroe, Texas in 1926. After graduating from Conroe High School in 1928 Clint Peoples supported himself by aiding the various family enterprises, but his true ambition was law enforcement.

Highly influenced by Sheriff Ben Hicks, Peoples began his life long occupation. Sheriff Hicks allowed Peoples to follow him as an observer. When a job came open in the Sheriff's office Clint begged his father to let him apply. Tom Peoples was not overtly excited about his son's choice but Clint was determined. With the promise of doing his best and reaching the top, which meant Ranger Captain, Clint received his father's approval. Clint Peoples became a Deputy Sheriff at the age of 20.

Through hard work and dedication Clint Peoples moved through his career with distinction and honor. He holds advanced certificates from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Law Enforcement Academy and was also an instructor. He has the respect and appreciation from his co-workers and the legislators of Texas. His career is his life, with the only other major influence being his wife, Donna Henderson Peoples, his daughter, Donna Jean Peoples McClendon, and the Baptist Churches the family belonged to over the years. Clint Peoples is an excellent example of what it takes to make a career of law enforcement.

For further information a brief biographical sketch, written by James Day, is included in the Researchers Guide Box A.

From the guide to the Clint Peoples Collection MA84-21., (Texas/Dallas History & Archives, Dallas Public Library)