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Rawhide ranger, Ira Aten

by Bob Alexander

Frontier and pioneer lifeLaw enforcementTexas RangersPeace officersBiographyHistoryAten, ira, 1862-1953Peace officers, biography

Ira Aten was the epitome of a frontier lawman. He enrolled in Company D of the Texas Rangers during the transition from Indian fighters to peace officers. The years Ira spent as a Ranger were packed with adventure, border troubles, shoot-outs, major crimes, and manhunts. Aten's role in these events earned him a spot in the Ranger Hall of Fame.

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Book data: Open Library