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Edward H. Davis

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Edward H. Davis

Birth
Ohio, USA
Death
24 Apr 1888 (aged 28–29)
York Township, Athens County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Athens, Athens County, Ohio, USA GPS-Latitude: 39.3301413, Longitude: -82.1124927
Plot
Section 9
Memorial ID
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Assistant Marshal Davis was shot and killed by a man he had previously arrested. Marshal Davis was standing on a street corner near the town square when the man walked up to him. The man then shot him twice without any warning, killing him instantly. The suspect then walked a short distance away and committed suicide.

Assistant Marshal Davis had only served with the Nelsonville Police Department for 30 days, and was survived by his wife and three children.
Assistant Marshal Davis was shot and killed by a man he had previously arrested. Marshal Davis was standing on a street corner near the town square when the man walked up to him. The man then shot him twice without any warning, killing him instantly. The suspect then walked a short distance away and committed suicide.

Assistant Marshal Davis had only served with the Nelsonville Police Department for 30 days, and was survived by his wife and three children.


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  • Created by: wjw
  • Added: Oct 12, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98719232/edward_h-davis: accessed ), memorial page for Edward H. Davis (1859–24 Apr 1888), Find a Grave Memorial ID 98719232, citing West Union Street Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by wjw (contributor 47864386).