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George Freeman
1883
George Freeman.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Town Marshal George Freeman was shot and killed by two brothers who held a grudge against him.
The subject alleged that the marshal killed their brother a year earlier. Both brothers were arrested.
The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to 14 years. On April 6, 1886, he was pardoned by Governor J. Proctor Knott. Governor Knott said there was evidence proving the jury was corrupt.
Town Marshal Freeman was a Civil War veteran assigned to an Indiana Regiment.
He is buried in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.
The subject alleged that the marshal killed their brother a year earlier. Both brothers were arrested.
The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to 14 years. On April 6, 1886, he was pardoned by Governor J. Proctor Knott. Governor Knott said there was evidence proving the jury was corrupt.
Town Marshal Freeman was a Civil War veteran assigned to an Indiana Regiment.
He is buried in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Versailles Police Department
Town Marshal
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