Robert M. Love
Tehuacana, Limestone County, Texas
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One of armed men who helped seat 14th State Legislature in 1873 when incumbent Gov. E. J. Davis contested Richard Coke's election. A member of the Confederate army, he fought throughout the Civil War in Ross' brigade. Became Limestone County deputy sheriff, 1872; elected sheriff, 1884. President, Texas Sheriff's Association for 5 years. Also served as U. S. Marshall. Elected state comptroller and served 1901 to 1903. Recorded, 1967
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Robert M. Love was among the armed men who helped seat the 14th Texas Legislature in 1873 during the tense standoff when outgoing Governor E. J. Davis contested Richard Coke's election. A Confederate veteran of Ross' brigade, he went on to serve as Limestone County deputy sheriff and sheriff, president of the Texas Sheriff's Association, U.S. Marshal, and finally state comptroller from 1901 to 1903. His career threads through some of the sharpest political conflicts of Reconstruction-era Texas.
Why it matters
Love's life captures the volatile transfer of power that ended Radical Reconstruction rule in Texas and the lawmen who steadied its frontier counties.
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Related people
- · Robert M. Love
- · E. J. Davis
- · Richard Coke
Related events
- · Coke-Davis controversy
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