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Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams | Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff

William Harrison Reams

Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 21, 1854

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

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.