St. Francois County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, December 18, 1880
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 18, 1880
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Sheriff John Benham was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest.
Sheriff Benham was survived buy his wife and four children. He was a Civil War Veteran having served both sides. Captain Benham deserted the Union Army in 1864 and joined Clardy's Battalion, Missouri Calvary, with the rank of 1st Lieutenant.