William Elijah Satterwhite was the son of William Jackson Satterwhite who was the son of Elijah Satterwhite who was the son of David Satterwhite. William Elijah Satterwhite was killed in the line of duty as a Wedowee City Marshall.

Account of his death The Roanoke Leader December 6, 1905
A SHOCKING TRAGEDY Occurred in Wedowee Saturday Last in Which W.E. Satterwhite
Lost His Life

The entire county is shocked over a dreadful tragedy that occurred in Wedowee
last Saturday afternoon. A small circus was in Wedowee that day which drew a
large crowd. Shortly after noon trouble began brewing among some negroes near
Dobson's store. The special deputies took one negro offender off to jail and
the regular marshall, Wm. E. Satterwhite, laid his hand on another one named
Ed Chappell, when the latter suddenly jerked away and emptied his pistol at
the officer. Two shots took effect, going through the region of the heart, and
the Marshall fell dead in his tracks.

The negro ran northward but was promptly pursued by Rube Owens, a young white
man about 17 years of age. The negro snapped his pistol at his pursuer but it
proved to be empty. Meanwhile the fearless youth pressed on and grappled with
the murderer near the public well. Charlie Ford, another brave and well known
young man, followed close by and assisted in the capture. The negro was
lodged in jail and guarded during Sunday night. Indignation was rife but
fortunately no violence was done. There is talk of an extra term of court to
mete out justice for this dastardly crime.

Mr. Satterwhite, deceased, was of middle age. He was recognized as a quiet,
good citizen and one of the bravest of officers. His death is aloss to the
town and county. Ed Chappell, the murderer, is a young negro, but has a bad
reputation. The Leader wishes to commend the heroic conduct of the young
gentlemen who prevented the escape of the criminal. Especially is young Mr.
Owens deserving of praise. He should be elected sheriff of the county some day.
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