TC
Thomas Cranmer
1890
Thomas C. Cranmer.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sheriff Cranmer was shot and killed by a prisoner while checking on the man. The suspect was in the county jail for assault. A friend had slipped him a pistol. Two accomplices were arrested. The suspect was hanged for Sheriff Cranmer's murder on March 6, 1891. Sheriff Cranmer was survived by his wife and four children. He was a Union Captain during the Civil War and served two terms in the Missouri General Assembly after the war.
Survivors
Sheriff Cranmer was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
Also Served
Cooper County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtpcmbncvdypd2x3hfayy
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 Thomas. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Thomas.
Leave a Tribute