William Elmore "Elmo" Strait
Carrollton & Farmers Branch
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OBITUARY

ELMO STRAIT DIES
Elmo Strait, reared at Farmers Branch and known all this section, died suddenly at Dallas Wednesday afternoon. He has been Chief of Police in Dallas for some time and many acts of respect are being planned for his funeral. More details in the Chronicle next week.

The Carrollton Chronicle, April 14, 1922
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

 

 

MERRELL CEMETERY, DALLAS, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
 

Notes:

  • Fire & Police Commissioner for city of Dallas, finally becoming the Chief of Police during the reign of the KKK & Prohibition. 

  • Husband of Alice "Bettie" (Holcomb) Strait

  • Find-A-Grave Memorial #57704940

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