United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, December 16, 1863
Add to My HeroesJames M. Anderson
Deputy Collector James Anderson and Inspector William Goodell drowned during a severe flood that swept the Port Angeles Customs House from its foundation and into the Strait of Juan De Fuca in Washington.
The Customs House was located at the foot of Valley Creek. A log jam upriver broke free during a storm, causing the floodwaters to sweep into the valley.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Washington
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View all 9 ReflectionsThank you Deputy Collector Anderson and Inspector Goodell for your sacrifice 161 years ago today. Your sacrifices to to the citizens of this country are duly noted.
Rest in peace.
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