Deputy Marshal Buck Wright, Luling Police Department, Texas

Deputy Marshal Buck Wright

Luling Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 1884

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Buck Wright

Deputy Marshal Buck Wright was struck and killed by an anvil during the election celebration in Luling.

The crowd shot anvils after hearing that Grover Cleveland had won the presidency. A piece of an anvil flew 20 yards and hit Deputy Marshal Wright in the face, killing him. The same piece struck another man who also died.

Deputy Marshal Wright was survived by his wife and children.

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Deputy Marshal Wright,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Luling.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 8, 2024