MP
Marcus Parker
1873
Marcus F. Parker.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Location: Kansas
Weapon: Shotgun
Offender: One lynched; One apprehended
Deputy US Marshal Marcus Parker was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest four horse thieves near Silverdale, Kansas.
Deputy Parker managed to return fire, wounding one as they fled. Several days later, he was captured by a posse near Elgin and hanged. Another was apprehended four months later.
Deputy Marshal Parker rode for Judge, "Hanging Judge," Issac Parker. He was a Union Civil War Veteran sergeant with the Kansas 6th Infantry, Companies A and C.
DUSM Parker,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 22nd, 2023
Weapon: Shotgun
Offender: One lynched; One apprehended
Deputy US Marshal Marcus Parker was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest four horse thieves near Silverdale, Kansas.
Deputy Parker managed to return fire, wounding one as they fled. Several days later, he was captured by a posse near Elgin and hanged. Another was apprehended four months later.
Deputy Marshal Parker rode for Judge, "Hanging Judge," Issac Parker. He was a Union Civil War Veteran sergeant with the Kansas 6th Infantry, Companies A and C.
DUSM Parker,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 22nd, 2023
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
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