United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, January 31, 1898
Add to My HeroesJames M. Rowan
Deputy Marshal James Rowan was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at a bar in Skagway in the Pacific Northwest Territory (modern-day Alaska).
A patron at the bar felt that he had been short-changed and reported the incident to Deputy Marshal Rowan, who accompanied him back to the bar. As the two entered the bar they were immediately fired upon by the other subject. Deputy marshal Rowan and the patron both died from their wounds.
The man who shot both men was acquitted on grounds of self defense.
Deputy Marshal Rowan was survived by his wife and son, who was born one hour prior to Deputy Marshal Rowan's murder. He is buried at Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway, Alaska.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Alaska
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Aquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI happened onto the Marker for Marshal Rowan quiet by accident but took a few minutes to honor a fallen brother. He will never be forgotten. He is listed on the official United States Marshal Service Roll Call of Honor.
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