Jewel Marshal's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Saturday, March 14, 1885
Add to My HeroesJames Franklin Harrington
Town Marshal James Harrington was shot and killed while assisting the Rice County Sheriff with the capture of a horse thief.
The sheriff had tracked the suspect to a home near Jewel. As the sheriff, Marshal Harrington, and two deputies surrounded the home the suspect opened fire, killing Marshal Harrington instantly. One of the deputies shot and killed the suspect.
Marshal Harrington was a Civil War veteran, having served with the State of Illinois. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsTown Marshal Harrington,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army as a member of the 147th Illinois Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 14, 2025
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