Bastrop County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 22, 1879
Add to My HeroesCharlie A. Batts
Charlie A. Batts was a 17-year old jailer employed by the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office at the county jail. On Tuesday, April 22, 1879, while on duty at the county jail, Batts, two men and a boy were struck by lightning. Batts was killed and the other three people survived.
Batts was buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Bastrop County. He was survived by his parents and at least 5 siblings.
Bio
- Age 17
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Weather/Natural disaster
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Mr batts
Carson loveless
April 22, 2024
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