Papers, ca. 1925-1971.

Norfleet, Elza Huggins, 1871-

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Texas Rangers

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In November 1835, Texas lawmakers created a corps of Texas Rangers to guard the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. During the Texas Revolution and republic era, the Rangers were used principally for protection against Native American raids. After serving for the Confederacy in the Civil War, the organization was restructured as state police and charged with the enforcement of unpopular Reconstruction laws. The beginning of the 20th century saw the Rangers involved in de...

Norfleet, J. Frank, 1864-1967

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Pioneer rancher, horseman, and manhunter. Born in Lampasas, Texas in 1865. Worked as the first foreman of the Spade Ranch until he saved enough money to start his own ranch in 1904. He was swindled out of $30,000 in 1919, and began a 15-year manhunt that resulted in the capture of an estimated 100 men, and Norfleet being nicknamed "The Little Tiger" by a national magazine that covered the story. His experiences are outlined in an autobiography, entitled "Norfleet." Married to Elza Huggins in 189...