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George Ridgeway

Death by Force
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Deputy Sheriff George Ridgeway, aged 28, was shot and killed on December 5, 1910, in Snydertown, Pennsylvania. He was assigned to protect the belongings of a non-union miner who was moving from the Derry No. 1 mine to Snydertown. During the move, Ridgeway was confronted by several union members who attempted to stop the wagon. A struggle ensued, and one of the miners produced a gun and shot Ridgeway in the head, killing him instantly.

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  • Deputy Sheriff George Ridgeway
    • Victim Details

    George Ridgeway

    Male

    Snydertown

    PA

    1910-12-05

    28

    George

    Ridgeway

    11/06/2025

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