Sheriff Lem E. Mitchell, Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Sheriff Lem E. Mitchell

Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, February 10, 1914

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Lem E. Mitchell

Sheriff Mitchell succumbed to injuries sustained earlier in the day when he fell under the wheels of a train in Tupelo, Oklahoma. He was returning from taking prisoners to the state penitentiary and was attempting to board the moving train when he fell underneath. One of his legs was crushed and later amputated by a doctor. Sheriff Mitchell succumbed to his injuries that evening.

Sheriff Mitchell was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 59
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Cause Struck by train

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Sheriff Mitchell,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pontotoc County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 10, 2024