Constable Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Tomlinson, Gonzales County Constable's Office

Constable Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Tomlinson

Gonzales County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, December 17, 1910

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Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Tomlinson

Constable Jeff Tomlinson was investigating a party of drunks shooting up the town. Witnesses stated they heard 2 shots, followed by 5 more. Constable Tomlinson was found dead. He was shot twice, just below the heart.

Sheriff Johnson was called to the location and Eugene Bowers, a young barber, was arrested and charged with the constable's murder. He was transported to the Gonzales County Jail.

According to State Election Records, Gonzales County Precinct #3 Constable Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) Tomlinson had been elected on November 3, 1896. He took office on January 1, 1897 and served in that capacity until his death on December 17, 1910.

Constable Tomlinson was survived by his wife, Maggie Glover Tomlinson, and six children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 13 years, 11 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Unknown weapon
Offender suspect arrested

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and first anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 17, 2011