Town Marshal Thomas H. Branch, Gainesville Police Department, Florida

Town Marshal Thomas H. Branch

Gainesville Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, September 23, 1875

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Thomas H. Branch

Town Marshal Thomas Branch was shot and killed by a man armed with a double-barrel shotgun one of the town's main streets.

The subject was acquitted after a second trial.

Marshal Branch also served as a deputy sheriff for Alachua County. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

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Town Marshal Branch,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gainesville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 23, 2025