United States of America

William Davidson

Died April 14, 1825

William Davidson.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Constable William Davidson was shot and killed while en route to serve a warrant on a man at his home on in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County. While en route to the man's home he encountered a second man near the mouth of Big Scrubgrass Creek. The man was also en route to the home, but with the intent to kill the man named on the warrant. The man opened fire on Constable Davidson when the constable ordered him to drop the rifle he was carrying. The subject was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Survivors
Constable Davidson was survived by his wife and nine children.
Service Record
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Constable - Venango County
Constable
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 14-E · Line 18 cut as WILLIAM DAVIDSON
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In tribute

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.

Constable Davidson served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.

Thank you for your service to the Franklin community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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