Montgomery County Constable's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, January 1, 1829
Add to My HeroesSilas Goree
Constable Silas Goree was stabbed to death on New Year's Day in retaliation for having served several writs against the man who attacked him.
He was standing in front of the courthouse, near the Artesian Basin, when the man walked up to him and stabbed him in the chest without warning. The man ran from the scene but was chased by several citizens and captured. He was convicted of Constable Goree's murder and executed by hanging on January 27th, 1832.
Constable Goree was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Executed in 1832
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsConstable Goree,
On today the 196th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Montgomery County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 1, 2025
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