Deputy Sheriff James Ezra Tolbert, Saline County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

Deputy Sheriff James Ezra Tolbert

Saline County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, February 8, 1937

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James Ezra Tolbert

Deputy James Tolbert and Deputy Henry Healy drowned when their motorboat foundered near Harrisburg. The deputies and a third man were taking supplies to flood victims.

Deputy Tolbert had served with the Saline County Sheriff's Department for four years.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

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Deputy Sheriff Tolbert,
On today, the 88th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Saline County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 8, 2025