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Dave Barton

Case from Knoxville, KY dated Jul 27, 1902

Victim Details

Dave Barton

Male

Knoxville

KY

1902-07-27

61

Dave

Barton

07/01/2026

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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 ...
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