Tyler County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, January 23, 1904
John Wheat Parsons
Tyler County Special Deputy Sheriff John W. Parsons’ pistol fell from his pocket, discharging, and fatally wounding him. He died at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 1904.
Parsons was buried in the Segrest Cemetery in Tyler County. He was survived by his wife, Amanda Goode Parsons, and son, E. Thurston Parsons.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Accidental)
- Incident Date Friday, January 22, 1904
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