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Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas A. Royal, aged 45, was accidentally shot and killed near Footville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, on January 17, 1901. He and three other deputy marshals were conducting liquor raids in the area when a Winchester rifle being carried across the saddle of another deputy marshal discharged, striking him in the side and fatally wounding him. Despite being taken to a home in Footville, he succumbed to his injuries several days later. Deputy Marshal Royal had served with th ...Read More
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Marshal Thomas A. Royal
Male
Footville
NC
1901-01-17
45
Thomas
Royal
11/28/2025
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It's truly sad to hear about Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas A. Royal's unfortunate passing. The more I t... ...Read More
03/31/2024
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Has anyone looked into the safety protocols or procedures that were in place back in 1901 for handli... ...Read More
05/09/2023
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