Henry Lewelling

Death by Force

Henry Lewelling, aged 41, served as the first Town Marshal of Arroyo Grande, California. His tenure began in November 1903, following four years of experience as a Deputy Sheriff. Tragically, his service was cut short when he was fatally shot on March 28, 1904. The incident occurred while Lewelling was responding to a disturbance caused by George Roberts, who was firing a gun in the downtown streets. Initially, Lewelling managed to quell the disturbance, but the situation escalated the following ...Read More

Town Marshal Henry Lewelling

James Henry Lewelling (1861-1904) - Find a Grave Memorial

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