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James H. Rose, born in 1875, was a federal Prohibition Agent from Swain City, North Carolina. On October 25, 1920, he was killed during a raid on an illegal moonshine still near Asheville, Swain County. Rose was attacked by moonshiners, and he succumbed to his injuries. He was survived by his wife, Mary , and their seven children.
The circumstances surrounding Rose's death were complex and controversial. Rose was known for his aggressive enforcement of Prohibition laws, which made him unp ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Rose's death were complex and controversial. Rose was known for his aggressive enforcement of Prohibition laws, which made him unp ...Read More
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James H Rose
Male
White / Caucasian
Swain
NC
1920-10-25
45
James
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11/25/2025
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