Elliott County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, January 29, 1885
Add to My HeroesJacob Montgomery Howard
Constable Jacob Howard was shot and killed while questioning a suspected outlaw. The suspect escaped but was later captured and died of Tuberculosis.
Constable Howard had previously served with the Confederate Army during the Civil War and was survived by his wife and five sons.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died of tuberculosis after apprehension
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsThis was my Great Great Great Grandfather. Looking at his picture my dad has the same face lol. Same hairline. My father's side. His mother was Sharon Louise Sorrell. Her mother was Golda Howard. Her father was Harve Howard. His father was Jacob Montgomery Howard. I believe he was very young when his father passed. RIP
Amanda Presson
Great Great Great Granddaughter
September 16, 2025
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