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Incident
On Monday, December 17, 1888 prior to 2:00 p.m., Sheriff Marion D. Wallace and Deputy T. B. Collier went to the Denson farm to arrest Boone Marlow. The officers held a warrant for Boone Marlow charging him with the murder of James Wesley Holston in Wilbarger County, Texas. At the command of Deputy Collier to throw up his hands, Boone Marlow fired a shot from his Winchester rifle. The shot struck Sheriff Wallace below the heart, mortally wounding him. Boone Marlow escaped from the scene. Sheriff Wallace died from the bullet wound one week later on Monday, December 24, 1888. The Texas Governor offered a $200 reward, dead or alive for Boone Marlow. The citizens of Young County added another $1,500 to the reward. In January of 1889, Boone Marlow was shot and killed on Hell Creek in Indian Territory. Three men brought Boone Marlow's body back to Graham where the reward was promptly paid. Marion D. Wallace was elected sheriff of Young County on November 4, 1884, and re-elected on November 2, 1886 and November 6, 1888. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and four daughters. They are buried in Section 12, Oak Grove Cemetery, Graham, Texas. The story of Boone Marlow and his four brothers has been chronicled in the book, "The Fighting Marlows: Men Who Wouldn't Be Lynched," by Glenn Shirley, and glamorized in the movie, "The Sons of Katie Elder," starring John Wayne.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and four daughters.
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138 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Sheriff Wallace gave the Young County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Graham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Young County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Marion is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Marion is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Marion is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1888, 1 officer at Young County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1888, 6 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1888, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1888, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Marion was 46. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Young County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 44; the middle age was 37. Marion had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 1.1 years.
Marion was 46. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Marion had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Marion was 46. 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. Marion had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Marion was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Marion had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 14.3% of these deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 28.6%. Mondays: 28.6%.
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.3%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 28.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 7.2% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Young County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Marion among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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