Constable John C. Chambers, Fayette County Constable's Office, Tennessee

Constable John C. Chambers

Fayette County Constable's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, August 31, 1924

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John C. Chambers

Constable John Chambers was beaten and stabbed to death by four men after serving a warrant on one. He was attacked as he mounted his horse. He died seven days later.

One suspect was shot and killed by a posse. The fate of the other three is unknown.

Constable Chambers was survived by his wife and four children.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Incident Date Sunday, August 24, 1924
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Not available

warrant service

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Constable Chambers,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens f Fayette County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 31, 2024