James Franklin Norfleet (February 23, 1865 — October 15, 1967) was an American rancher who was responsible for the capture and arrest of over 100 criminals during the early 20th century.

[1] In 1886, John and Dudley Snyder hired Norfleet to drive 5,000 cattle from Central Texas to the High Plains.

[2] On June 23, 1894, he married Mattie Eliza Hudgins, and they had 4 children together: Mary, Robert Lee, Frank Ellwood, and Ruth Elise.

He followed Joe Furey from California to Florida, ending in a fight in a café and Norfleet bringing him back to Fort Worth.

[4] Between 1919 and 1935, Norfleet was responsible for the capture and arrest of over 100 criminals,[4] including Lou Blonger in Summer 1922.