Deputy Constable Richard L. Ryan
End of Watch: Saturday, August 31, 1867
Ophir City Constable's Office
Biographical Information:
Age: Unknown
Tour of Duty: 1 day
Badge Number: Unknown
Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 31, 1867
Weapon Used: Handgun, revolver
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy Constable Ryan was shot and killed as he attempted to confiscate two mules on which a levy had been placed. The mules were owned by two brothers who owed money to a local business. As a result, the local justice imposed the levy on the two mules.
The city's constable had arrested the two brothers and as he tried to collect the mules one of the men threatened to shoot him. The constable and the local justice deputized Deputy Constable Ryan, who proceeded to confiscate the mules. After walking a short distance with the mules one of the brothers appeared and opened fire on Deputy Constable Ryan. The two then exchanged several more shots until Deputy Constable Ryan was struck in the chest and killed.
Sheriff George Rogers
End of Watch: Thursday, March 1, 1866
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Biographical Information:
Age: Unknown
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Unknown
Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 1, 1866
Weapon Used: Gun, unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed
Sheriff Rogers was shot and killed by Indians while en route to recover stolen items in the area of Mountain Meadows. Sheriff Rogers was attacked by the Indians and killed.
A posse that went in search of the Indians shot and killed three of them and captured two more. The two who were captured were hung.
Sheriff Rogers had been elected to serve as sheriff of the proposed Lincoln County only three months earlier.
