Sheriff Benjamin F. Irey
Chester County Sheriff's Office, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, January 3, 1887
Add to My HeroesBenjamin F. Irey
Sheriff Benjamin Irey was struck and killed by a train while en route to serve a warrant.
He was struck as he crossed a set of tracks while switching trains.
Sheriff Irey had started his first term as sheriff on the previous day. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSheriff Irey,
On today, the 129th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chester County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 3, 2016
