Constable Thomas L. Townsend

Died from injuries he received after a horse fell on him while he was performing his duty as a Constable in Colorado county, Texas.

Memorial at Officer Down website: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15644-constable-thomas-lewis-townsend-jr

Townsend, Thomas Lewis Jr. "Tup"

Died, at his father's (Mr. T. L. Townsend,sr.,) residence in this city last Monday morning at 4:30 o'clock, Mr. T. L. Townsend, jr., after a brief illness, Deceased was well-known throughout the county, being constable of this precinct, possessed a large circle of friends, was a member of the Odd Fellows' and Knights of Pythias lodges, and his death is to be regretted. He leaves a wife, little son, and a large number of relatives. His remains were committed to mother earth [Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery] Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Elder Hopkins of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. H. M. Haynie of the Methodist church, performing the burial services, the two above-named lodges also assisting. Our sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives.

Weimar Mercury, July 1, 1893