Sheriff John E. Martin, Starr County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Sheriff John E. Martin

Starr County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, December 1, 1881

John E. Martin

Sheriff Martin and a citizen were shot to death after being ambushed while returning to Rio Grande City after serving citations. The two had been collecting taxes and were murdered in a robbery of the tax proceeds.

Sheriff Martin had served as sheriff for a total of 3.5 years over two different terms. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 3 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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I just found out that Sheriff Martin is my GGG grandfather. His surviving son was William D Martin SR who married Liciana Martin and had 7 children in Starr County Texas. My grandpa was William D Martin JR. My father is Richard L Martin and his brother is William D Martin III. I am deeply moved and proud about this information.

Jason Richard Martin

Jason Martin
Great Great Great Grandson

January 4, 2015