U.S. Army · United States 
George Jackson
1887
George A. Jackson served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Blunt force
What Happened
Policeman George Jackson was killed when he was struck in the head by a cobblestone thrown by two men at the intersection of York Street and Beach Street. At 9:00 pm, Policeman Jackson was attacked by a group of men when he attempted to arrest a subject for causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the area. The men kicked him and threw a cobblestone at him. The subjects fled when citizens arrived to help Policeman Jackson. He succumbed to his injuries two hours later. Two men were arrested, tried, and acquitted of his murder. Policeman Jackson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Civil War and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Policeman
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtn0pm0567ejv6x5khetn
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew George. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor George.
Leave a Tribute