Marshal David Clayton Ogsbury, Silverton Police Department, Colorado

Marshal David Clayton Ogsbury

Silverton Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Wednesday, August 24, 1881

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David Clayton Ogsbury

Marshal David Ogsbury was shot and killed by a suspect wanted by another local sheriff. The suspect was captured by a mob and lynched.

Marshal Ogsbury had served with the Silverton Police Department for only three months.

He is buried at the Guilderland Cemetery in Altamont, Albany County, New York.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Lynched by mob

arrest attempt, warrant

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I’m grateful for your service and sacrifice. Every time I touch your steamer trunk which still resides in the homestead of your brother Peter J. Ogsbury I’m reminded of you! You’re the hometown hero of the homestead we still occupy, now for seven generations. We will be out to Silverton soon to pay our respects in person.

Ken Rau
Family

August 24, 2024