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Hays, John Hays, (John Coffee) “Jack”(1817–83) soldier, public official; born in Little Cedar Lick, Tenn. As a captain in the Texas Rangers, he reputedly introduced Samuel Colt's revolving pistol—the six-shooter—to the frontier. He moved to California (1849) and served as the sheriff of San Francisco. He also had large real estate and banking interests in Oakland. |