Washington County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 19, 1869
Add to My HeroesNelson Maxey
Deputy Sheriff Nelson Maxey, a deputy sheriff and appointed constable of the precinct, was attempting to preserve order in the courtroom of Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace J. W. McCowan in Washington-on-the-Brazos. Robert (Bob) Gooden and James Shapard pulled six-shooters and killed the lawman and attempted to kill the judge. Both men escaped. Military authorities attempted to locate them. Very little information is known about the incident or the disposition of the two suspects. Nelson Maxey had been a deputy sheriff at least since 1860.
Deputy Sheriff Nelson Maxey was survived by his wife, two daughters and one son. He was reported by the family to have been buried in Washington County, but no gravesite has been located.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender escaped
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Maxey,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washington County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 19, 2019
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