Evett Dumas Nix
Evett Dumas Nix, often known as E.D. Nix, (September 19, 1861 - February 6, 1946) was a United States Marshal in the late 19th century handling the jurisdiction that included the wild Oklahoma Territory, later to be the state of Oklahoma. He was first appointed in 1893, in the closing years of the Old West, during the last years of the "Hanging Judge" Parker tenure.
Evett Dumas Nix | |
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| U.S. Marshall for Oklahoma Territory | |
| In office August 22, 1893 – February 18, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | William C. Grimes |
| Succeeded by | Patrick S. Nagle |
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| Born | Evitte Dumas Nix September 19, 1861 Kentucky |
| Died | February 4, 1946 (aged 84) Riverside, California |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery 37.08690°N 88.62000°W |
| Spouse | Ellen Felts |
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| Occupation | United States Marshal, storekeeper, electric franchisor, financial broker, film actor and producer |
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