Hugh Montgomery

Death by Force

Deputy U.S. Marshal Hugh Montgomery, along with his brother Deputy Marshal John Montgomery, was tragically killed on November 17, 1901, in Oxford, Mississippi. The brothers were on a mission to arrest a suspect involved in bootlegging and counterfeiting. Upon arriving at the suspect's home, the suspect offered no resistance and invited the Marshals to stay overnight before returning to town the next day. After ensuring there were no weapons in the house, the Marshals accepted the offer. However, ...Read More

Deputy U.S. Marshal Hugh Montgomery

Deputy U.S. Marshal Hugh Montgomery