Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Cornelius Hogeboom was shot and killed while serving a writ of ejectment. He was ambushed and shot by a group of men who were disguised as Indians.
Then suspects were arrested and charged with Sheriff Hogeboom's murder but all were acquitted.
Sheriff Hogeboom had served with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office for two years and was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and is buried in Ghent Union Cemetery, Ghent, Columbia County, New York.
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sheriff Hogeboom gave the Columbia County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hudson community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Cornelius Hogeboom served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Sheriff Cornelius Hogeboom is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Columbia County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Cornelius Hogeboom's cause is highlighted.
How Cornelius Hogeboom Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Cornelius Hogeboom is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Cornelius Hogeboom was killed by gun; unknown type.
Military Service
Cornelius Hogeboom served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Others Who Wore This Badge
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