Sheriff William W. Armstrong of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, died of pneumonia December 29, 1864. He contracted the illness after leading an extensive search for a little girl lost during a bitter snowstorm shortly before Christmas. The search was successful, however, Sheriff Armstrong contracted pneumonia and died one week later. He served as Sheriff for 17 months.
End of Watch December 29, 1864
Agency Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
County Jefferson County
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