Constable Jacob H. Baughman, Greene County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Constable Jacob H. Baughman

Greene County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, July 21, 1871

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Jacob H. Baughman

Constable Baughman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was encroaching on the land and water rights of another man. Constable Baughman managed to return fire, killing the suspect.

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Age 59
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest

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You left a proud legacy.

Your grandson, George F. Wilkerson served as both a township constable & deputy US marshal.

A second grandson and your namesake , Jacob Baughman Wilkerson served as a Greene County (MO) sheriff's deputy.

Your grand-nephew served as a Springfield (MO) police officer.

Gail DeGeorge, Civilian

June 10, 2022