Daniel Stanley Hansford murdered or death by force in Blountstown, Florida.

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Deputy Sheriff Daniel Stanley Hansford, aged 26, tragically lost his life on November 17, 1911, in Blountstown, Florida. Hansford was attempting to arrest an escaped prisoner when the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Hansford in the head. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. This incident marked a significant loss for the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and the local community, as Hansford was a dedicated law enforcement officer.

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Daniel Stanley Hansford (1885-1911) - Find a Grave Memorial

Victim Details

name

Daniel Stanley Hansford

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Blountstown

state

FL

Date of Death

1911-11-17

Age at Death

26

First Name

Daniel

Last Name

Stanley Hansford

Last Updated

11/15/2025

Forum Posts (2)

I was recently reading about the tragic death of Deputy Sheriff Daniel Stanley Hansford back in 1911... ...Read More
02/24/2024

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01/20/2023

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