Constable Jacob H. Baughman
Greene County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, July 21, 1871
Add to My HeroesJacob H. Baughman
Constable Baughman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was encroaching on the land and water rights of another man. Constable Baughman managed to return fire, killing the suspect.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsYou left a proud legacy.
Your grandson, George F. Wilkerson served as both a township constable & deputy US marshal.
A second grandson and your namesake , Jacob Baughman Wilkerson served as a Greene County (MO) sheriff's deputy.
Your grand-nephew served as a Springfield (MO) police officer.
Gail DeGeorge, Civilian
June 10, 2022