Background
Capehart, Orvel Hollis was born on April 18, 1909 in Vera, Texas, United States. Son of John Ode and Nancy Jerusha (Kendrick) Capehart.
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Orvel Hollis Capehart
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Orvel Hollis Capehart, American county official. Recipient Plaque award Citizens of Culberson County, 1972, Honorary Resolution award State House of Representatives. Member of American Federation Police, Sheriffs Association Texas, Texas Tax Assessor Collectors Association, Rotary Lodge (president local chapter 1975-1976).
Education
Student, Altus Business College, 1929—1930. Student, Texas Highway Patrol School, 1941.
Career
Constable Knox County, Texas, 1932—1935, deputy sheriff, 1935—1941. Patrolman Texas Highway Patrol, Midland, Van Horn, Alpine, El Paso, 1941—1946. Sheriff, tax assessor Culberson County, Van Horn, 1947—1973.
Precinct chairman Democratic Committee, Van Horn, 1972—1980.
Achievements
Membership
Member of American Federation Police, Sheriffs Association Texas, Texas Tax Assessor Collectors Association, Rotary Lodge (president local chapter 1975-1976).
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Connections
Married Ruth J. Burchard, March 25, 1953.
Education
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1941
Career
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1932 - 1935
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1935 - 1941
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1941 - 1946