Marshal Enoch Conway White

Marshal Enoch Conway White

Sweet Springs Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, April 18, 1882

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Enoch Conway White

Marshal Con White was killed when a large tornado destroyed a large portion of Brownsville.

He and several citizens were inside the town's drug store when the tornado destroyed it along with numerous other buildings and homes. Marshal White's body was located underneath debris from the store during cleanup efforts.

More than 10 people were killed and more than 100 injured as a result of the tornado.

Marshal White had served as the elected marshal for only two weeks. He had previously served as the deputy marshal for one year in 1877. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Brownsville was renamed Sweet Springs in 1887

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Weather/Natural disaster

tornado

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Marshal White,
Please forgive my previous reflection left for you where I miscounted the anniversary of your End of Watch. On today, the 143rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sweet Springs.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 18, 2025

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