Constable Jack Fraley, Hardin County Tenth District Constable's Office, Tennessee

Constable Jack Fraley

Hardin County Tenth District Constable's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, July 26, 1890

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Jack Fraley

Constable Fraley was shot and killed while taking a prisoner to the county jail after arresting him on a larceny warrant. As Constable Fraley helped the man dismount from his horse the man suddenly grabbed Constable Fraley's weapon. After a short struggle the man fired the weapon.

The blast struck Constable Fraley in the leg, severing his femoral artery. The wound caused him to bleed to death in a matter of minutes.

The suspect fled the scene but was eventually apprehended. In November 1890 he was taken from the county jail by an angry mob and lynched.

Constable Fraley was survived by his wife and ten children.

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Age 52
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Lynched by mob

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Constable Fraley,
On today, the 135th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hardin County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 26, 2025