SAMUEL ALBERT MONTGOMERY
(1894-1975)
"The Sheriff"

Samuel Albert Montgomery was the 2nd child born to LPC & Suzie Montgomery.

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Around 1912, Sam met Claudia Verron "Vernie" Cooper, the daughter of William & Elizabeth
Cooper in Sayre, OK. Two years later they were married, and had four children:

• Samuel Claud Montgomery
• Jessie Lorene Laresta Montgomery
• Mabel Elizabeth Montgomery
• DeWitt Armistice Montgomery

Photo courtesy of
Lori Deuerling

Sam was a farmer until 1935, when he was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Beckham County, Oklahoma.
In 1944, Sam was elected Beckham County Sheriff, and served in that office for 6 years.
He had many experiences while in office, including searching for Pretty Boy Floyd when he was considered
to be the #1 outlaw in the country.

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The postcard on the right and below was written by Claudia Verron to her father-in-law, LPC Montgomery, in 1922.

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In 1950, the same year Vernie passed away, Sam was appointed State Pardon and Patrol Officer,
a post he held for 11 years until his retirement.
He died September 10, 1975, on his farm west of Elk City, Oklahoma.

Photo taken in 1998 by Marilyn Montgomery

Sam & Claudia are buried at the Sayre/Doxey Cemetery outside of Sayre, Oklahoma.

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Go to photos of Sam & Verron's children:

• Samuel Claud Montgomery
• Jessie Lorene Laresta Montgomery (Moore)
• Mabel Elizabeth Montgomery (Fenter)
• DeWitt Armistice Montgomery

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