Guard James Fancher

Guard James Fancher | Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio
Guard James Fancher

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, July 14, 1849

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James Fancher

Guard James Fancher died of cholera during an outbreak in the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus.

He had been hired only four days earlier and was stationed on the roof of the prison. He had taken a pitcher of water with him and drank from the pitcher overnight. He began showing symptoms of cholera at 3:00 am and had died by 11:00 am.

Approximately 100 inmates died as a result of the outbreak in a matter of two weeks. The prison doctor also died after contracting cholera.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 4 days
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Duty related illness

correctional Facility

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Guard James Fancher of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio, and the additional 78 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 14, 2024

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