Sheriff Joseph A. Peeler

Sheriff Joseph A. Peeler

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, May 10, 1894

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Joseph A. Peeler

Sheriff Peeler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained five days earlier when he was shot while attempting stop an argument between two friends at the train station in Green Cove Springs.

Sheriff Peeler had served as sheriff for 5 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and three sons.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, May 5, 1894
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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Sheriff Peeler,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Clay County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 11, 2024

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