Robert H. Paul

Robert H. Paul
Bob Paul, c. 1890
Born(1830-06-12)June 12, 1830
Lowell, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 26, 1901(1901-03-26) (aged 70)
Tucson, Arizona
Occupation(s)Seaman, miner, constable, sheriff
Known forSheriff of Pima County
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
SpouseMargaret Coughlan

Robert Havlin Paul (June 12, 1830 – March 26, 1901) was a law enforcement officer in the American Southwest for more than 30 years. He was sheriff of Pima County, Arizona Territory, from April 1881 to 1886. He was also a friend of Deputy U.S. Marshall Virgil Earp and his brother Wyatt Earp. At 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and 240 pounds (110 kg), he was described as "larger than life".[1] Others described him as "powerful, fearless and very lucky".[2]

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