Hugh Hicks Siverd.
Officer Hugh Siverd was shot and killed while walking a man to jail whom he had just arrested for bootlegging. A friend of the suspect walked up and then they both attacked him. One produced a pistol and shot him. Both men were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. Their sentences were later commuted to 20 years. One was released on January 15, 1910. The other suspect, who fired the fatal shot, was released in 1913. Officer Siverd had served in the 1st Ohio Cavalry in the Civil War and is buried in Union Cemetery, Winfield, Kansas.
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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.
Police Officer Siverd served with the Winfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Winfield 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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