In memory of
Charles Anderson
1898
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- March 24, 1898
Their life
Deputy Charles Anderson was shot and killed by one of three brothers as he was searching their house for illegal whiskey.
Two surrendered to local officials. The shooter fled the scene, pursued by a large posse intent on lynching him. He surrendered to the Magoffin County Sheriff a week later. All three were charged with murder. His brothers were acquitted. The shooter was convicted of manslaughter.
Deputy Anderson was survived by his wife, three children, and father.
Survived by
Deputy Anderson was survived by his wife, three children, and father.
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