In memory of
Daniel Jackson Brownell
1872
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- November 26, 1872, aged 40
Their life
Sheriff Daniel Brownell was shot and killed after responding to a report of a disturbance at the county jail.
Sheriff Brownell was at home with his family when he was informed that there was a disturbance at the jail. Sheriff Brownell mounted his horse and rode a few miles into town. When he arrived, he encountered a man creating a disturbance in front of the jail. The suspect then shot and killed Sheriff Brownell. Before he fell, Sheriff Brownell was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Sheriff Brownell was a Civil War veteran and had served with the Holmes County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Sheriff Brownell was at home with his family when he was informed that there was a disturbance at the jail. Sheriff Brownell mounted his horse and rode a few miles into town. When he arrived, he encountered a man creating a disturbance in front of the jail. The suspect then shot and killed Sheriff Brownell. Before he fell, Sheriff Brownell was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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