Frank chose to ignore the warning but he did strap on a second gun, his Smith & Wesson .44 Spl. Additionally, it is also never a good idea to split your forces when you know a fight might be about to occur. Harrison Hamer, who had just arrived back on the scene, started to shoot the fleeing Phillips. Hamer went down and as McSwain approached Frank Hamer pulled his pistol and shot McSwain. We have set your language to As Frank Hamer walked back out of the station, he came face to face with Gee McMeans, who had a .45 ACP pistol in his hand and quickly shot Hamer in the shoulder. As Hamer dropped to the ground, stunned, both of his attackers ran to their nearby car. Unsettled by McSwains warning, Frank took to carrying a pistol, while farming. He further added to the deal by authorizing Hamer to take whatever he wanted from among the Barrow Gang's possessions when he caught them. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They were on a car trip and they pulled into town with a flat tire. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. According to Ranger historian Ben Proctor, two former Ranger captains later said that Simmons had approached each of them first, and that they each turned him down for the identical reason: "We don't ambush people, and we don't kill women." Hamer and Gault are reluctant to get involved in the case at first, but once they . One of Hamer's many Remington Model 8's displayed at the Texas Ranger Museum includes this fine engraved model. [37] The rifle was modified to accept a "police only" 20-round magazine obtained through the Peace Officers Equipment Company in St. Joseph, Missouri. The 64-year-old Frank Hamer exited his car and strolled toward one armed group and merely said Git., That task accomplished, he walked calmly over to the second group and ordered, Fall back.. Phillips abandoned the car and fled on foot. Prior to the Bonnie and Clyde incident, Hamer's most famous gunfight is probably the one in Sweetwater, Texas, in 1917, when two assassins ambushed him and his wife, Gladys. In this article Learn more about managing a memorial . Frank said that he used his sights in a gunfight, because he could not see spraying the countryside with lead when one shot would do the trick. His knowledge of personal defense was not academic, nor were all of his fights in the line of duty. She was previously married to Ed Sims of Snyder, Texas. The route to their home in Snyder took them through Sweetwater. The Johnson and Sims families were prominent ranch families in West Texas and both were used to having their own way about things. It is also a good idea to realize that dangerous encounters can occur with people who are known to us. [33], The lawmen confronted Bonnie and Clyde on a rural road near Gibsland, Louisiana at 9:15a.m. on May 23, 1934, after 102 days tracking them. Simply having a gun doesnt get the job done, nor is employing it quicklyyou have to be able to shoot it accurately as well as rapidly. Frank studied their activity and movements and eventually Frank was able to contact the family of one Gang member, Henry Methvin. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ida Gladys Johnson Hamer Birth 5 Oct 1890. When Frank declined the offer to become a hired killer, McSwain warned him not to tell anyone about his offer or Frank and his brother would be dead men. in Aktuality. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Dan is a member of the Police1 Editorial Advisory Board. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer was in more than 50 gunfights. Sorry! Phillips, ran up to the struggling pair with his shotgun. Frank jokingly asked, Who do I have to kill for that? but quickly sobered when McSwain told him. But the police refused him support and the Bankers' Association's position was that "any man that could be induced to participate in a bank robbery ought to be killed." In the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde, Hollywood portrayed Frank Hamer inaccurately and with great disrespect. In the early 1930s, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker's crime spree generated vast media coverage which embarrassed law enforcement and government officials in a half dozen states. Ida Gladys Hamer (Johnson) Birthdate: estimated between 1854 and 1914 : Death: Immediate Family: Wife of TX Ranger Frank Hamer. He left one week before Miriam "Ma" Ferguson recaptured the governor's office for a second term. Such was the case at Sweetwater, TX. Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 - July 10, 1955) was an American lawman and Texas Ranger who led the 1934 posse that tracked down and killed criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Austin, Travis County, . and turned to see McMeans pulling a shotgun from the car. Required fields are marked *. While Hamer served as a Ranger on and off throughout his adult life, he often left the agency to work on other jobs, including some in other branches of law enforcement. Burial. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [50], Chris Mulkey portrays Hamer in Timeless (TV series), This article is about the Texas Ranger. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Hamer brought in fellow former Ranger Maney Gault who had resigned from the Ranger force when "Ma" Ferguson was elected and now worked for the Texas Highway Patrol. Frank Hamer willfully and deliberately pursued some of the most dangerous criminals of his day. In 1918, State Representative Jos Toms Canales was helming an investigation into the alleged abuse of the residents of the Rio Grande Valley by several Rangers. A system error has occurred. Dynamiting trees was illegal and logging crews were angered at the sound, thinking that someone was violating the ban. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Enter https://www.police1.com/ and click OK. Hamer married Gladys Johnson while she and her brother, Emmett, were under indictment for killing Gladys ex-husband, Ed Sims. Finally, throughout the whole encounter, Gladys was leaning out of the car window, shooting at McMeans and Phillips with her Colt Pocket Auto until it was empty. She died on March 13, 1967 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Francis Hamer became involved in law enforcement in 1905 while he was employed as a cowboy on Carr Ranch in West Texas. In 1914, he was hired as a deputy sheriff in Kimble County, assigned as the department's livestock theft investigator. Had Frank and Harrison Hamer stayed together, Frank might not have been shot at all. 0 cemeteries found in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA. 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He wrenched the weapon out of McMeans hand and began beating him with it as Phillips approached from behind with shotgun, unseen. Hamer's wife Gladys, portrayed as sweet and demure in "The Highwaymen" seems to have had a questionable past. Managed by: Colonel Joel Andrew Hawkins, Vie. Hamer has been described by biographer John Boessenecker as "one of the greatest American lawmen of the twentieth century".[2]. Today, a jury might get the impression that a person was welcoming the opportunity to engage his enemies. Hamer left the Rangers in 1908 to assume the duties of the City Marshal in Navasota, Texas. Lt. Dan Marcou is an internationally-recognized police trainerwho was a highly-decorated police officer with 33 years of full-time law enforcement experience. "[16] Hamer also said that he hated "to bust the cap on a woman, especially when she was sitting down, however if it wouldn't have been her, it would have been us. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger. Francis Hamer is one of the 31 inductees to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Although his formal education ended after the sixth grade, as a youth he displayed several unusual abilities, including an extremely high level of intelligence and a near eidetic memory. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. On Oct. 1, 1917, Frank, Harrison, Gladys and Emmett were driving back from a court hearing in Baird, TX. Crooks dont like even odds. Hamer's wife Gladys not only shouted "Look out!" to Frank, but the love of Frank's life filled her hand with a pocket Colt and opened fire on Phillips. During the 1930s, Hamer worked on behalf of various oil companies and shippers. Harrison Hamer, who had just arrived back on the scene, started to shoot the fleeing Phillips. That said, the overpowering urge should always be to find a way to avoid trouble whenever it is the least bit possible. He left the Rangers in 1911 to become City Marshall for Navasota Texas, but he rejoined the Rangers in 1915. Such was the case at Sweetwater, TX. Harrison Hamer assisted in his wounded brothers escape, while the wounded McSwain went after his buffalo gun. The route to their home in Snyder took them through Sweetwater. Frank Hamer was not afraid to wade into trouble, but occasionally learned a hard lesson doing so. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. She and her brother had faced charges for Simss murder in 1916. Look for a box or option labeled Home Page (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari) or On Startup (Chrome). Last Updated: April 10, 2020 [11] They got into a borrowed car and drove away from Sherman, later regrouping at the sheriff's office. The trends we saw on the firing line at this year's Media Day At The Range. The Sheriff, who was much impressed, recommended Frank for the Texas Rangers. The infamous outlaws had murdered over a dozen law enforcement officers and civilians all over the country. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He was instrumental in the arrest of a horse thief. With this many gun toters, the stage was set for trouble. Search above to list available cemeteries. Hamer asked Dallas County Sheriff Smoot Schmid to assign his deputy Bob Alcorn full-time to the case; Schmid sent Alcorn and Ted Hinton, another Dallas County deputy. Using his other hand, Hamer drew a Smith & Wesson Triple Lock and put a .44 Special bullet through the heart of the . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FrankHamerEarly1920s.jpg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BydQmNM7aJ0. Frank had been serving as a bodyguard for a rancher at the time, when two members of the opposition named McMeans and Phillips spotted the relaxed and unaware Hamer. He fired at Hamers head from close range and missed his whole head, but shredded Franks Stetson. Simmons persuaded Hamer to hunt down the Barrow Gang. While stopped to get a flat tire repaired, they were attacked in broad daylight in Sweetwater, Texas. The Jury paused from their deliberation to watch the entire street battle from upstairs windows across the street. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. With one hand holding the .45, Hamer used his other hand to beat McMeans about the face. A .357 Magnum small frame revolver that's optics-ready from Day One. to Frank, but the love of Frank's life filled her hand with a pocket Colt and opened fire on . [9] Hamer transferred to Austin in 1921 where he served as Senior Ranger Captain. All six, however, agreed that Deputy Oakley stood and fired the opening shot from his Remington Model 8, and that his bullet hit Barrow's left temple and killed the outlaw instantly. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Ida Gladys Johnson Hamer I found on Findagrave.com. With the tide turned, the ambushers appeared to flee the battlefield. She didnt hit anyone and didnt affect the outcome of the fight one single bit. She received $20,000 from the studios as a settlement, a large sum of money at the time. In October of 1917, while on their way home from a court date, Frank's traveling companions are his wife, Gladys (who is three months pregnant), his brother, Harrison, Gladys' brother, Emmett Johnson, and Emmett's wife, Rocky. Luxury Holiday Cabin in the Trossachs. Genealogy profile for Gladys McNeill Hamer Genealogy for Gladys McNeill Hamer (1897 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Crooks dont like even odds. Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 - July 10, 1955) was an American lawman and Texas Ranger who led the 1934 posse that tracked down and killed criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. I remembered how she kicked the body of the highway patrolman at Grapevine and fired a bullet into his body as he lay on the ground. In 1917, romance threw Frank Hamer into a first-class Texas feud. They raised her two girls and two boys of their own, one of whom, Frank Jr., was a friend of mine. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. We might look at just one of his many encounters and see what we can learn from it that will be beneficial to us in our own personal defense. Not to mention, tactically, it is just not a good idea to walk into a trap when you suspect that it is there waiting for you. Gladys Hamer ("Hay-mer'), the wife of legendary Texas Ranger Captain Frank Hamer, was not afraid to jump in and help out her husband in a fight. With the deeds done and all witnesses now deceased, no one will ever know for sure, because in life Frank adamantly refused to rehash his gunfights. [20] Barrow had particularly wanted to free Ralph Fults and Aubrey Skelley, but he considered the raid to be successful retaliation against the prison system. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Frank chose to ignore the warning but he did strap on a second gun, his Smith & Wesson .44 Spl. Frank Hamer was not afraid to wade into trouble, but occasionally learned a hard lesson doing so. His father was a blacksmith and Hamer worked with him while growing up. Frank Hamer's First Gunfight. Failed to delete memorial. Ten shots were fired in the gunfight, and police collected a total of seven revolvers, two semi-automatic pistols, and three rifles from the two parties.[8]. [45] He was buried near his son Billy in Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin. [17] He was wounded 17 times during his life and left for dead four times. Not to mention, tactically, it is just not a good idea to walk into a trap when you suspect that it is there waiting for you. For the British Army officer, see. Texas Department of Corrections Chief Lee Simmons persuades Governor Ma Ferguson to hire former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer to track down the criminals. Alcorn had picked up 16 year-old Clyde in West Dallas for stealing chickens, though he did not arrest him. [32][notes 2] The two deputies and Schmid had tried to ambush Bonnie and Clyde in late November 1933 near Sowers, Texas. Now, admittedly, Hamer had his hands full, but it appears that he was not aware of the additional threat until the shotgun was fired. In 1917, Hamer married Gladys (Johnson) Sims, the widow of Ed Sims of Snyder, Texas; she and her brother, Sidney Arthur Johnson, had been charged in 1916 with murdering Sims. Verify and try again. and turned to see McMeans pulling a shotgun from the car. Four years later, when Miriam "Ma" Ferguson was elected as the state governor, Hamer resigned from the Rangers, refusing to serve under a woman. Hamer along with other deputies called for the pairs surrender, but with a car load of weapons at the ready Bonnie and Clyde made a move toward those weapons. As Hamer dropped to the ground, stunned, both of his attackers ran to their nearby car. Gladys was the widow of the legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, who, along with fellow Ranger Maney Gault, tracked down and killed Bonnie and Clyde in 1934. In fact, the whole fight might never have happened. Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. In 1922, he helmed several operations against the Ku Klux Klan and reportedly saved 15 people from being lynched. [21] The Texas Department of Corrections received national negative publicity over the jailbreak, which delighted Barrow, who thought that he finally had his revenge. Hamer also led the fight in Texas against the Ku Klux Klan, starting in 1922, as senior captain of the Texas Rangers, and he is believed to have saved at least 15people from lynch mobs. Copyright 2023 For some reason, possibly his pride, Hamer had chosen to ignore the warning about a potential ambush in Sweetwater. After retiring from law enforcement in 1949, he relocated to Austin where he spent the rest of his days. This account has been disabled. Frank chose to ignore the warning but he did strap on a second gun, his Smith & Wesson .44 Spl. He rose to the rank of senior captain and made Austin his permanent home. interacts online and researches product purchases On October 1, 1916, shortly after Frank married his wife Gladys Johnson, Gladys, her brother Frank, and his brother Harrison stopped on the town square in Sweetwater Texas. 131,-K/kg. This article, "Frank Hamer's Sweetwater Fight,"appeared originally as aStraight Talk column in the November 2017 issue of Shooting Illustrated. Frank could not defend himself, but not to fear, just as she did that day in Sweetwater Gladys had his back. Phillips was able to approach very close to Hamer with a shotgun. Copyright 2023 Police1. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Francis Hamer exchanged wedding vows with Gladys (ne Johnson) Sims in 1917. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Franks instincts were golden. She was previously married to Ed Sims of Snyder, Texas. Try again. Ralph Fults heard the story from one of the Rangers in 1948. In 1917, romance threw Frank Hamer into a first-class Texas feud. Shot twice, Frank was not yet out of the fight. His first took place before he was a lawman, back when Hamer and his brother Harrison were sharecropping some land for a man named Dan McSwain. At the behest of Governor Coke Stevenson, he briefly re-joined the Rangers in 1948 to help inspect an election fraud in Jim Wells and Duval County. Steele, Phillip W. and Marie Barrow Scoma (2000). Frank Hamer was not afraid to wade into trouble, but occasionally learned a hard lesson doing so. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40839700/ida-gladys-hamer. Gladys and her son Frank Jr. sued Warner-Seven Arts for defamation and received an out-of-court settlement. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Hamer slapped the gun down and it went off a second time, hitting him in the thigh. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In 1953, Frank Hamer suffered a heat stroke; he lived two more years but never regained his health. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger. Phillips was later arrested, as was the entire Hamer party. His revelation about the racket resulted in public outrage, an investigation, and indictments. Phillips ran for it. She was an actress, known for Confessions (1925), Smashing Through (1928) and Not for Sale (1924). You can always change this later in your Account settings. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [29] The lurid newspaper stories and the furor which they created increased the pressure on government and law enforcement to capture the criminals, and Governor Ferguson placed a $500 bounty on Bonnie for her alleged role in the murder of Patrolman Murphy. This may be called Tools or use an icon like the cog. He left the Rangers and was commissioned as a Special Ranger for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Frank was 6 years older than her, and lived to age 71, passing . Select the option or tab named Internet Options (Internet Explorer), Options (Firefox), Preferences (Safari) or Settings (Chrome). Phillips, p. 354 n. 3. and turned to see McMeans pulling a shotgun from the car. A couple of other points can be gleaned from Frank Hamers fight. The gang had killed two Texas Highway Patrol officers[27] at Grapevine, Texas on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934 which inflamed public sentiment against Barrow and Parker. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. We might look at just one of his many encounters and see what we can learn from it that will be beneficial to us in our own personal defense. The Johnson and Sims families were prominent ranch families in West Texas and both were used to having their own way about things. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [28] Another story stated that a cigar butt "bearing tiny teethmarks" was found in the gravel. Try again later. Hamer felt that he learned Barrow's statistics, but "this was not enough. Texas State Library & Archives Commission, "Box 13 Is a Black Mark on Texas Politics. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Frank Hamers Sweetwater Fight: Lessons Learned, Fightin' Iron: The Origin of Semi-Auto Tactical Rifles, Dapper & Deadly: The Life of FBI Special Agent Jelly Bryce, Stress And Fine Motor Skills | An Official Journal Of The NRA, What Does "Brandishing" a Gun Mean? The trends we saw on the firing line at this year's Media Day At The Range. One is that, just because you have been shot, it doesnt mean that you have lost the fightwhen the threat continues, a smart man keeps fighting. As Hamer dropped to the ground, stunned, both of his attackers ran to their nearby car. His service was brief but eventful while stationed in El Paso, the scene of countless gunfights during the Prohibition era. Hamer and a handful of Rangers were charged with protecting the trial of a black rape suspect, George Hughes, in the town of Sherman. He was shipped serial number 10045; at least two Model 8s were used in the ambush. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He fired at Hamers head from close range and missed his whole head, but shredded Franks Stetson. When we talk about personal defense, we may spend too much time talking about attacks from criminals who are not known to us. The real Ida Gladys Johnson Hamer was born in 1890 and lived to age 85, passing away in 1976. One is that, just because you have been shot, it doesnt mean that you have lost the fightwhen the threat continues, a smart man keeps fighting. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. With one hand holding the .45, Hamer used his other hand to beat McMeans about the face. For some reason, possibly his pride, Hamer had chosen to ignore the warning about a potential ambush in Sweetwater. In 1921, following his transfer to Headquarters Company in Austin, Hamer was made the Senior Ranger Captain. [7] In 1911, he moved to Houston to work as a special investigator for Mayor Horace Baldwin Rice, where he was seconded to the Sheriff's Office of Harris County. In 1918, Hamer physically threatened State Representative Jos Toms Canales, who was leading an investigation into Texas Rangers accused of abusing residents of the Rio Grande Valley. [1] He was inducted into the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1917", "How 'The Highwaymen' whitewashes Frank Hamer and the Texas Rangers", "The Official Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum - Waco, Texas". In life, Frank Hamer was a lawman who kept on-a-coming. 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