Brazos County, Texas death certificate #7796
Sheriff Leonard Morehead was shot and killed while attending a magic show. He was seated in the back row when a man approached him and fired a shotgun, loaded with nails, screws and bolts, at his head. The suspect was found to be insane and committed to the Austin State Hospital. Sheriff Morehead had been elected on 5 Nov 1918 and re-elected on 2 Nov 1922. After his death, his wife completed his term, and became the second female sheriff in Texas history.
Brazos County, Texas death certificate #7796
Sheriff Leonard Morehead was shot and killed while attending a magic show. He was seated in the back row when a man approached him and fired a shotgun, loaded with nails, screws and bolts, at his head. The suspect was found to be insane and committed to the Austin State Hospital. Sheriff Morehead had been elected on 5 Nov 1918 and re-elected on 2 Nov 1922. After his death, his wife completed his term, and became the second female sheriff in Texas history.
Family Members
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John Henry Morehead Sr
1874–1961
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Mary Elizabeth Morehead Leatherwood
1876–1959
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William Rayford Morehead
1877–1966
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David Jackson Morehead
1882–1961
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Bruce Walter Morehead
1885–1972
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Mattie Ann Morehead Leamons
1887–1944
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Alvin Brewer Morehead
1891–1987
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Allie Dora Morehead Lively
1893–1978
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James Dawson Morehead
1896–1977
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Luther Fincher Morehead
1898–1976
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