Deputy Collector James M. Anderson

Deputy Collector James M. Anderson

United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, December 16, 1863

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James M. Anderson

Deputy Collector James Anderson and Inspector William Goodell drowned during a severe flood that swept the Port Angeles Customs House from its foundation and into the Strait of Juan De Fuca in Washington.

The Customs House was located at the foot of Valley Creek. A log jam upriver broke free during a storm, causing the floodwaters to sweep into the valley.

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Cause Drowned
Location Washington

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Thank you Deputy Collector Anderson and Inspector Goodell for your sacrifice 161 years ago today. Your sacrifices to to the citizens of this country are duly noted.
Rest in peace.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

December 16, 2024