Silverton Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, August 24, 1881
Add to My HeroesDavid Clayton Ogsbury
Marshal David Ogsbury was shot and killed by a suspect wanted by another local sheriff. The suspect was captured by a mob and lynched.
Marshal Ogsbury had served with the Silverton Police Department for only three months.
He is buried at the Guilderland Cemetery in Altamont, Albany County, New York.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Lynched by mob
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI’m grateful for your service and sacrifice. Every time I touch your steamer trunk which still resides in the homestead of your brother Peter J. Ogsbury I’m reminded of you! You’re the hometown hero of the homestead we still occupy, now for seven generations. We will be out to Silverton soon to pay our respects in person.
Ken Rau
Family
August 24, 2024
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