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Samuel Dorsey Holman

Case from San-andreas, CA dated Mar 10, 1901

Victim Details

Samuel Dorsey Holman

Male

San-andreas

CA

1901-03-10

33

Samuel

Dorsey Holman

06/27/2026

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Deputy Sheriff Samuel Dorsey Holman, aged 33, tragically lost his life on March 10, 1901, in San Andreas, California. Holman was performing his duties as a law enforcement officer when he encountered two intoxicated men who were causing disturbances and harassing travelers. Initially, Holman attempted to arrest the men but was met with resistance and was unable to detain them. Determined to uphold the law, he proceeded to Wallace, California, to seek assistance. Upon returning to the scene with ...
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