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New Hero Search John Hicks Adams ("JH")
- Sep. 02, 1878 -
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US Marshal Patch
Resided: Davidson's Canyon AZ, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Sep. 02, 1878
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept: U.S. Marshals Service
Davidson's Canyon, AZ   USA
Dept. Type: Federal/Police
Hero's Rank: Deputy Marshal
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 13 years
Bio: Deputy John Adams had served with the United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service for over 13 years and had previously served as Sheriff of Santa Clara County, California, and in the Mexican-American War.

Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location:   Davidson's Canyon, AZ   USA   Mon. Sep. 02, 1878
Summary: Deputy Marshal John Adams and Deputy Marshal Jack Finley were shot and killed near what is modern day Davidson's Canyon, Arizona.

Disposition: The suspects were chased into Mexico and apprehended but never tried or convicted in connection with either murder.

Source: Website      Click
Related: Cornelius Finley
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