John Adams
1878
John Hicks Adams.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Marshal John Adams and Deputy Marshal Jack Finley were shot and killed near what is modern day Davidson's Canyon, Arizona. The suspects were chased into Mexico and apprehended but never tried or convicted in connection with either murder. However, they were later killed by a posse. Deputy John Adams had served with the United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service for over 13 years and had previously served as Sheriff of Santa Clara County, California, and in the Mexican-American War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children and is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, California.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
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