In memory of
Allen Belcher
1881
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- November 15, 1881, aged 49
Their life
Town Marshal Allen Belcher was shot and killed by a notorious criminal who also attempted to shoot the mayor in the same incident. The 64-year-old suspect was taken into custody and charged with the murder. The townspeople formed a mob and attempted to lynch him. In January 1882 the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He was granted a new trial, convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 11 years. On December 14th, 1886, he was pardoned by Governor Emanuel W. Wilson.
Survived by
Town Marshal Belcher was survived by his wife and eight children.
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