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Constable James A. Nelms
Grayson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2
Texas

End of Watch: Friday, July 4, 1879

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 4, 1879
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Constbale Nelms was shot and killed when he responded to a report of two drunk men fighting at a saloon. When he attemptd to intervene he was shot and killed.

Constable Nelms was survived by his wife and four children.

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