Ray County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, May 23, 1867
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 23, 1867
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Case never tried
Deputy George Griffin and his father, Jailer Barry Griffin, were shot and killed by a group of men who rode into Richmond to rob a bank. It is believed that the shooters were part of the James-Younger gang, but they were never tried for Deputy Griffin's murder.
Deputy Griffin had served in the Civil War and was survived by his mother. He was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri.