In memory of
Cornelius Sage
1865
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- May 3, 1865, aged 35
Their life
Sheriff Cornelius Sage and two associates were shot and killed when ambushed by Yavapai Apache tribe members at Willow Springs. The three were en route from La Paz, Arizona, to Prescott, Arizona, on official business when the ambush took place.
He was previously the constable of Castle Dome from September 30th, 1864, until he became the Yuma County sheriff on January 1st, 1865. The Apaches ambushed and killed Sheriff Sage, eleven men, and four soldiers in Arizona in 1865.
Sheriff Sage was survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister. He was preceded in death by one sister.
Sheriff Sage was survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister. He was preceded in death by one sister.
Survived by
Sheriff Sage was survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.
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