Constable Alfred O. Wilson, Osage Township Constable's Office, Missouri

Constable Alfred O. Wilson

Osage Township Constable's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, June 27, 1874

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Alfred O. Wilson

Constable Alfred Wilson was shot and killed after chasing a suspect into a field while attempting to serve an arrest warrant for larceny. The suspect was captured and hanged by a mob of angry citizens.

Constable Wilson was a veteran of the Confederate Army. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Lynched

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Constable Wilson, on today the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Osage Township.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 27, 2024