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William Holmes

Case from Globe, AZ dated Nov 02, 1889

Victim Details

William Holmes

Male

White / Caucasian

Globe

AZ

1889-11-02

William

Holmes

06/25/2026

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In the autumn of 1889, a journey to transport nine prisoners from Globe, Arizona, to the Yuma Territorial Prison turned tragic for Deputy Sheriff William A. Holmes. A respected figure in Gila County, Holmes was known for his involvement in Democratic politics and his prior service as a public administrator. Born around 1839, the White / Caucasian lawman was serving as a deputy to Sheriff Glenn Reynolds when they undertook the fateful transport in early November.

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