John Swearingen

Death by Force

In the quiet town of Jefferson, Iowa, a tragic series of events unfolded in June of 1902, culminating in the death of City Marshal John Swearingen. A male of unknown age, Swearingen was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, June 21, 1902, while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The warrant was for a local man accused of assault, though the specific details of this initial altercation remain unclear. The situation escalated when the suspect refused to surrender peacefully, creating a tense ...Read More

City Marshal John Swearingen

Reflections for City Marshal John Swearingen

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