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Constable Robert Murphy

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Constable Robert Murphy

Birth
Salem County, New Jersey, USA
Death
11 Nov 1824 (aged 24)
Bath, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Harmony Township, Union County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Parents: Samuel Murphy & Elizabeth Hitchner

Constable for Franklin County Sheriff. Robert was the first law-enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in Indiana. Stabbed while serving a warrant.
Click here to see Officer Down Memorial Page

Parents: Samuel Murphy & Elizabeth Hitchner

Constable for Franklin County Sheriff. Robert was the first law-enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in Indiana. Stabbed while serving a warrant.
Click here to see Officer Down Memorial Page

Inscription

Here lies the body of
Robert Murphy
Who departed this life
Nov. 11, 1824 in the
24th year of his age.
My days on earth were few
The longer is my rest.
The saviour call'd me soon
Because he thought it best.

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