Looking for any information on Wm M. Cates who was the first elected Sheriff of Stephens Co., OK in 1907. It appears that he served until about May 1920 when it appears that he died while in office. His wife, Florence Cates, apparently took over as Sheriff on May 8, 1920 and served until January 1921. She is noted as having been the first female Sheriff in the state of Oklahoma. Any information on either of these individuals would be greatly appreciated!

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Diron Ahlquist
Secretary/Editor Oklahombres Journal