Policeman James M. Maher, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman James M. Maher

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, November 14, 1896

Add to My Heroes

James M. Maher

Policeman James Maher was killed when he was thrown from his horse on Stone House Lane, near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad embankment.

His skull was fractured when his head hit a rock on the embankment. Another officer located him after discovering his riderless horse on Stone House Lane. He was taken to a local hospital where he died a short time later.

Policeman Maher was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 34
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Animal related

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

Officer Maher,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 14, 2021