Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch: Friday, October 23, 1863
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Drowned
Date of Incident: October 23, 1863
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sheriff William Tainter drowned while traveling through the county, conducting investigations, and collecting taxes.
He was attempting to cross Elk Creek by horse when he was washed into the sea. His body was recovered the following day.
Sheriff Tainter had served with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He was survived by his wife.