Sheriff John Macon Poag

Sheriff John Macon Poag | Tate County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
Tate County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
Sheriff John Macon Poag

Tate County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

End of Watch Wednesday, April 12, 1905

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John Macon Poag

Sheriff John Poag was shot and killed by a mob of masked men who entered his jail for the purpose of liberating a murder suspect. The sheriff's order that the men leave was met with a refusal, whereupon Sheriff Poag fired, wounding one man. The mob returned fire killing the sheriff, and then left without the prisoner.

Eventually 13 men were charged with Sheriff Poag's murder. Newspapers of that day reported that most if not all escaped punishment.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Charged with murder
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On behalf of the family of Sheriff Poag, thank you to those who have left kind messages in remembrance. It is heartwarming to see that his memory lives on.

May God protect all those who serve.

Jamie Busby-Heidorn
Great Granddaughter

May 19, 2025

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