In memory of

Albert Gibson

1877

Killed that day
January 26, 1877, aged 35

Their life

Location: Tennessee
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Acguitted

Deputy U.S. Marshal Albert Gibson was ambushed and shot at #45 Poplar Avenue in Memphis by his nephew.

Deputy Marshal Gibson was scheduled to testify in court regarding the counterfeiting charges against his brother-in-law. At 8:00 p.m., his nephew shot Deputy Gibson in the face and back, and he died at the scene.

The 23-year-old suspect was apprehended in Paducah, Kentucky, a few days later. After two mistrials, his third trial resulted in an acquittal.

Deputy Marshal was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War.

Survived by

He was survived by his wife and seven children.

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