John James Buxton(31)

John James Buxton(31)
husband of Jennie Roberts (30)
married 19 March 1918
son in law of Isaac Roberts (10) & Janet Howie (16)
grand son in law of Hugh Roberts (1) & Margaret Roberts (2)


The following is taken from the Wyoming Game Wardens Association Website @ http://www.wyominggamewardens.com/fallen.asp

On September 14, 1919, Rock Springs Deputy Game Warden John Buxton received a report of some shooting north of Rock Springs. He responded to the call, accompanied by his pregnant wife.

At the scene, Warden Buxton located two subjects who were identified as Joe Omeye and John Kolman. Warden Buxton advised Mr. Omeye that hunting season was over and took his rifle away from him. As John Buxton returned to his vehicle, suspect Omeye yelled at him. As Buxton turned to face him, Omeye shot the warden in the stomach with a handgun that he had concealed under his coat.

Warden Buxton staggered to his car, calling for his wife to bring him his gun. Omeye then shot at Mrs. Buxton, luckily missing her. She then went for help. Upon returning, John was loaded into the car to be transported to the hospital. John Buxton died before reaching medical help.

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