Town Marshal Joseph W. Smith

Town Marshal Joseph W. Smith | Bay Minette Police Department, Alabama
Bay Minette Police Department, Alabama
Town Marshal Joseph W. Smith

Bay Minette Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, August 17, 1910

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Joseph W. Smith

Marshal Joseph Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect.

The man was convicted of murdering Marshal Smith and executed by hanging in the Baldwin County Jail on May 31, 1912.

Marshal Smith was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed in 1912
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Town Marshal Smith,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bay Minette.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 17, 2025

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