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James Harrington
1885
James Franklin Harrington.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Town Marshal James Harrington was shot and killed while assisting the Rice County Sheriff with the capture of a horse thief.
The sheriff had tracked the suspect to a home near Jewel. As the sheriff, Marshal Harrington, and two deputies surrounded the home the suspect opened fire, killing Marshal Harrington instantly. One of the deputies shot and killed the suspect.
Marshal Harrington was a Civil War veteran, having served with the State of Illinois.
The sheriff had tracked the suspect to a home near Jewel. As the sheriff, Marshal Harrington, and two deputies surrounded the home the suspect opened fire, killing Marshal Harrington instantly. One of the deputies shot and killed the suspect.
Marshal Harrington was a Civil War veteran, having served with the State of Illinois.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
Jewel Marshal's Office
Town Marshal
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