Constable Samuel Claybrooks Locke, Williamson County Constable's Office, Tennessee

Constable Samuel Claybrooks Locke

Williamson County Constable's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, March 7, 1925

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Samuel Claybrooks Locke

Constable Samuel Locke was shot and killed in an ambush attack for revenge in his work to shut down illegal stills. He had been working with state and federal officers for several months to shutdown illegal stills in Williamson County. The task force he was working with had raided 73 stills in the county.

Constable Locke was killed as he arrived home on Hillsboro Road, in Franklin. He exited his car to open the gate to his driveway when he was shot several times. Five suspects were apprehended, but only was convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The suspects were seeking revenge for a raid of their still which had occurred about one week earlier.

Constable Locke was survived by his wife, three sons, and three daughters.

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Age 52
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Convicted

ambush, at home, off duty, revenge

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Samuel Locke was my great-great-great grandfather, and I've been hearing this family legend for years now. It is such a tragedy that a man performing his duty to his family and his country had to be gunned down. I absolutely love to see that his story is preserved through this foundation as it is truly a hidden gem in Williamson County, and Tennessee State history.

Jacob Vaughn
Great-Great-Great Grandson

October 16, 2024