United States of America

George Freeman

Died June 17, 1883

George Freeman.

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

Town Marshal George Freeman was shot and killed by two brothers who held a grudge against him.

The subject alleged that the marshal killed their brother a year earlier. Both brothers were arrested.

The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to 14 years. On April 6, 1886, he was pardoned by Governor J. Proctor Knott. Governor Knott said there was evidence proving the jury was corrupt.

Town Marshal Freeman was a Civil War veteran assigned to an Indiana Regiment.

He is buried in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Versailles Police Department
Town Marshal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 33W · Line 29 cut as GEORGE FREEMAN
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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.

Town Marshal Freeman gave the Versailles Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Versailles community. Thank you 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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