Wise County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, May 20, 1902
Add to My HeroesWilson Noah Holbrook, Sr.
Sheriff Wilson Holbrook died ten days after contracting smallpox from a prisoner in the county jail.
Sheriff Holbrook was a Civil War veteran and had served as the county sheriff for 16 years. He was survived by his second wife and 13 children.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Saturday, May 10, 1902
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSheriff Holbrook,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wise County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
May 20, 2022
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