Deputy Sheriff Benjamin F. Holland

Deputy Sheriff Benjamin F. Holland | Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Deputy Sheriff Benjamin F. Holland

Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, February 6, 1892

Add to My Heroes

Benjamin F. Holland

Deputy Holland was shot and killed while attempting coming to the aid of a fellow deputy. He noticed that a local school teacher had a gun drawn on the other deputy and he was shot when he attempted to disarm the man.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was released on June 7, 1900.

Deputy Holland was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to 10 years
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 4 Reflections

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 119th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 6, 2011

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths