This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NASH, SAXON, BURFORD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/285 Message Board Post: Recently read an old letter from family member: Letter from J.F. (Punch) NASH to his wife Emma SAXON NASH dated Jan. 2, 1900.. He speaks of a Mr. BURFORD being killed. Texas Rangers staying at the jail with Punch for his protection. Accompanying Punch on his rounds in the jail at night. Punch had to send family away for their protection. Punch was a Texas Lawman. Who killed Mr. BURFORD? Why was Punch and his family threatened?