Tate County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, April 12, 1905
Add to My HeroesJohn 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOn 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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