Private Jonathon Thompson, Texas Rangers, Texas

Private Jonathon Thompson

Texas Rangers, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, February 27, 1859

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Jonathon Thompson

Private Jonathon Thompson was accidentally shot and killed when another Texas Ranger's service revolver accidentally discharged at the Ranger camp near the Red River in Grayson County, Texas.

He succumbed to the wound two days later.

Private Thompson had served with the Texas Rangers for only 64 days. He was single and had no children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Friday, February 25, 1859

accidental discharge

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Pvt. Thompson,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

February 27, 2019