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James S Glispin

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James S Glispin

Birth
Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
23 Nov 1890 (aged 44)
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Plot
Lawn 22, Lot 32G, Space 5
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Frontier peace officer. Glispin was the second term sheriff of Watonwan County, Minnesota in 1876. He led the posse that captured the Younger Brothers and killed Charlie Pitts near Madelia following the disastrous attempt by the James-Younger gang to rob the bank in Northfield, Minnesota on 7 Sep 1876. Glispin later served as city marshal of Spokane, Washington in 1885, held a commission as deputy U.S. marshal and was elected sheriff of Spokane County, serving until 1888.
Frontier peace officer. Glispin was the second term sheriff of Watonwan County, Minnesota in 1876. He led the posse that captured the Younger Brothers and killed Charlie Pitts near Madelia following the disastrous attempt by the James-Younger gang to rob the bank in Northfield, Minnesota on 7 Sep 1876. Glispin later served as city marshal of Spokane, Washington in 1885, held a commission as deputy U.S. marshal and was elected sheriff of Spokane County, serving until 1888.

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  • Created by: George Bacon
  • Added: Feb 12, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8382036/james_s-glispin: accessed ), memorial page for James S Glispin (15 Feb 1846–23 Nov 1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8382036, citing Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; Maintained by George Bacon (contributor 46523227).