Town Marshal James Franklin Harrington, Jewel Marshal's Office, Kansas

Town Marshal James Franklin Harrington

Jewel Marshal's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Saturday, March 14, 1885

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James Franklin Harrington

Town Marshal James Harrington was shot and killed while assisting the Rice County Sheriff with the capture of a horse thief.

The sheriff had tracked the suspect to a home near Jewel. As the sheriff, Marshal Harrington, and two deputies surrounded the home the suspect opened fire, killing Marshal Harrington instantly. One of the deputies shot and killed the suspect.

Marshal Harrington was a Civil War veteran, having served with the State of Illinois. He was survived by his wife.

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Age 39
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Town Marshal Harrington,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army as a member of the 147th Illinois Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 14, 2025