Sheriff Cornelius Sage, Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Sheriff Cornelius Sage

Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Wednesday, May 3, 1865

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Cornelius Sage

Sheriff Cornelius Sage and two associates were shot and killed when ambushed by Yavapai Apache tribe members at Willow Springs. The three were en route from La Paz, Arizona, to Prescott, Arizona, on official business when the ambush took place.

He was previously the constable of Castle Dome from September 30th, 1864, until he became the Yuma County sheriff on January 1st, 1865. The Apaches ambushed and killed Sheriff Sage, eleven men, and four soldiers in Arizona in 1865.

Sheriff Sage was survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister. He was preceded in death by one sister.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Sheriff Sage,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Yuma County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 3, 2025