Thomas Barnett Elder

Time

In 1931, 2 officers at Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1931, 10 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.

In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Thomas was 28. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 24 and 27; the middle age was 24.5. Thomas had served 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 2.3 years.

Thomas was 28. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Thomas had served 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

Thomas was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Thomas had served 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Thomas was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Thomas had served 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

March holds 12.5% of these deaths at Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol; December holds the most, 25%. Sundays: 37.5%.

March holds 9.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 12.9%.

March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.

March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 44.4% of all 18 deaths at Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 62.5% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.

His people

Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol has 18 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.

Where