Robert S. Weisiger
Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(Feb. 25, 1876-Jan. 19, 1950) Became Deputy Sheriff of Victoria County at 19; served as County Sheriff 1906-1920, 1928-1936. In early days he rode horseback to carry out duties. Brought suspects to trial in all major crimes of area. Helped quell 1917 riot of Camp Logan soldiers. (1968)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Robert S. Weisiger became a Victoria County deputy sheriff at nineteen and went on to serve multiple terms as county sheriff between 1906 and 1936. In the early days he rode horseback to carry out his duties, bringing suspects in the area's major crimes to trial. In 1917 he helped quell a riot involving soldiers from Camp Logan.
Why it matters
Long-serving lawmen like Weisiger represent the frontier-to-modern transition of Texas law enforcement, keeping order as horseback deputies gave way to a settled 20th-century county.
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