Greenville County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, November 12, 1797
Add to My HeroesRobert Maxwell
Sheriff Robert Maxwell was shot and killed after being ambushed while on his way to court. The suspects ambushed him because he was a law enforcement officer. One man was arrested and was tried and acquitted.
Sheriff Maxwell was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He was survived by his wife and son and is buried in the Maxwell family cemetery, on what was his plantation near Ware Place, Greenville County, South Carolina.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsJust a line to say on this day In Honor of Sheriff Robert Maxwell from historic Golden Grove Plantation of Historic Pelzer,South Carolina in the history of Pelzer,South Carolina.
Thank you for your time.
Affectionately,
Beth
Founder,
President,Treasurer
Community of Pelzer
Historical Society
Beth
Founder, President,Treasurer
May 16, 2018
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