Cato Sells

1859–1948 (age 89)

Government Official

Biography

Cato Sells, born in 1859, served his country with dignity, dedicating many years to government work before resting in Cleburne Memorial Cemetery in 1948. Over a long career, he witnessed the turn of the century and the evolution of public service in America.

He was admired for the measured counsel he gave and for the compassionate leadership he offered to colleagues and constituents alike. His commitment to the responsibilities of public life has left a lasting impression on those who continue to honor his memory.

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