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Deputy Sheriff Frank W. Milby accidentally shot and killed himself when his pistol fell, the pistol’s hammer striking a chair, and discharging. The bullet entered the right side from the back. He walked down the stairs and fell on the sidewalk dead.
Milby was 52 years of age at the time of his death. The place of burial is unknown at this time. He was survived by his brothers and sisters. His brother, Ben Milby was elected sheriff on November 4, 1890 and served until he resigned for health reasons on March 12, 1896. Ben Milby died on December 2, 1897.
Survivors
He was survived by his brothers and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Milby served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Edna community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Milby.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Frank is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Frank is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1903, 2 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 97th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1903, 12 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 133rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1903, 22 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 129th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Frank was 52. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Frank was 52. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Frank was 52. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 11.7% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Sundays: 12.6%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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