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Dave Barton was a 61-year-old male marshal serving the small community of Knoxville in rural Pendleton County, Kentucky, when his life came to a sudden end on Sunday, July 27, 1902. In this crossroads town, listed among the scattered settlements of Pendleton County, lawmen like Barton were often the only barrier between everyday order and the chaos that could erupt when tempers and alcohol mixed. His duties as marshal fell under the Knoxville Police Department, later recognized as a predecessor ...Read More
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Dave Barton
Male
Knoxville
KY
1902-07-27
61
Dave
Barton
12/02/2025
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Has anyone else noticed the lack of detail in reports about the suspect in the Dave Barton case? I f... ...Read More
06/19/2024
06/19/2024
Has anyone looked into how the community reacted after Dave Barton's tragic death? It's always so de... ...Read More
12/23/2023
12/23/2023
Thinking about Dave Barton's case reminds us how dangerous the job of a marshal can be, especially i... ...Read More
06/06/2023
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