Willard Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, July 14, 1884
Add to My HeroesJohn George Weisbaker
Village Marshal John Weisbaker was killed after responding to a report of a large public brawl in a railroad yard.
When Marshal Weisbaker identified himself at the scene, he was struck in the head with a heavy metal railroad coupling pin. Marshal Wisebaker died seven days later from the injury.
Marshal Weisbaker was a Civil War 49th Ohio Infantry, Company E. veteran and had served with the Willard Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Monday, July 7, 1884
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsVillage Marshal Weisbaker,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army as a member of the 49th Ohio Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
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