Town Marshal Henry Hartford, Corbin Police Department, Kentucky

Town Marshal Henry Hartford

Corbin Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, December 9, 1899

Henry Hartford

Town Marshal Henry Hartford was shot and killed by two brothers while he was investigating a saloon fight. Both suspects, well known feudist from Clay County, were apprehended a short time later. They said they shot Marshal Hartford to show people how they have fun back in Clay County.

Marshal Hartford was survived by his wife and three children.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 110th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

December 9, 2009