Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 21, 1854
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: November 21, 1854
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff William Reams was stabbed to death while breaking up a disturbance.
Despite his wounds, he was able to ride home to his family before dying with his wife by his side.
Deputy Reams was survived by his wife and seven children.