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U.S. Army · United States 
Anderson Lancaster
1878
Anderson M. Lancaster served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff A.M. Lancaster was killed when he was struck by a falling tree while traveling on official business.
He was riding a sleigh toward Starrucca and was approaching a farmer who was cutting down a chestnut tree. The farmer yelled out to Deputy Lancaster, but it was believed he did not hear the warning due to be being bundled up during the cold weather. As the tree fell it landed on the sleigh and crushed Deputy Lancaster.
Deputy Lancaster was a U.S Army veteran of the Civil War and was survived by his wife, one child, and brother.
He was riding a sleigh toward Starrucca and was approaching a farmer who was cutting down a chestnut tree. The farmer yelled out to Deputy Lancaster, but it was believed he did not hear the warning due to be being bundled up during the cold weather. As the tree fell it landed on the sleigh and crushed Deputy Lancaster.
Deputy Lancaster was a U.S Army veteran of the Civil War and was survived by his wife, one child, and brother.
Survivors
S Army veteran of the Civil War and was survived by his wife, one child, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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