Rains County, Texas - Ranger Oath: George W. Hughes : *********************************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: K. Waterhouse Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************************** (Enlisted 5-3-1933, Extended to 5-2-1935, Discharged 2-22-1935) Enlistment Oath of Service and Description of Ranger Force Company (Blank) Ranger Force Station (Blank) The State of Texas, County of Rains I, George W. Hughes, born in Somerville County in the State of Texas, aged 53 years and 2 months, and by occupation a Blacksmith do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this 3 day of May, 1933, as a private in the Ranger Force of this State, for the period of one years, unless sooner discharged by proper authority, without compensation. And I do solemnly swear that I will faitfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as an officer of the Ranger Force according to the best of my skill and ability, agreeably to the Constituion and laws of the united States and of this State, and I do further solemnly swear that since the adoption of the Constitution of this State, I being a citizen of this State have not fought a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, or aided, advised or assisted any person thus offending. And I furthermore answer that I have not, directly or indirectly paid, offered or promised to pay, contributed nor promisted to contribute, any money or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment to secure my appointment. So help me God. (Signature) G W Hughes Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3 day of May, A.D. 1933. (Signature) Hermon R. Ivie Notary Public, Rains County, Texas Fill in description below. I certify that George W. Hughes, the above named man, has been carefully examined by me previous to his enlistment, and to the best of my knowledge and belief he is physically able, competent to and will faithfully perform the duties incumbent on him in accordance with law. This man is 53 years, 2 months of age. Height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches. Complexion fair. Eyes Gray. Hair Black. Born at Glen Rose County of Somerville State of Texas. Weight 157. Residence Point, Texas. Occupation Blacksmith. Married. Previous Service (Blank). Remarks: (Blank) Captain Co. (Blank) Ranger Force Requested by Rep. Charles H. Tennyson, and approved by the Governor.