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Abraham Garland Byler

Case from Gassville, AR dated Jun 15, 1892

Victim Details

Abraham Garland Byler

Male

White / Caucasian

Gassville

AR

1892-06-15

63

Abraham

Garland Byler

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/24/2026

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In the small town of Gassville, Arkansas, a respected lawman met a violent and untimely end. Abraham Garland Byler, a 63-year-old male, served as the first sheriff of Baxter County. A veteran of the Confederate Army, he was a well-regarded figure in the community, known not only for his commitment to his duty but also as a dedicated family man with a wife and children. His service to the county extended beyond law enforcement; he had also served two terms in the state legislature.

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  • Sheriff Abraham Garland Byler - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Abraham Garland Byler (1829-1892) - Find a Grave Memorial
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