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Blaine James Wilson

Birth	:	17 Nov 1897 Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	23 May 1922 Merino, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4775009, -97.0678024
Description	:	Baine was born in 1899 to James Wilson and Georgia 'Craig' Wilson. Blaine James Wilson served as: Nebraska Chauffeur 109 Field SFC BATT N Blaine was enlisted in to the army in 1917 and saw action during WWI in France. He was trained by the French for trench fighting and also drove a motorcycle. Blaine had no fear and wouldn't back away from a fight. WWI lasted for seventeen months. He was discharged in 1918. Blaine married Elizabeth 'Alice' Cecilia McCready and they were married in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1919, they lived in Nickerson, Nebraska until they moved to Sterling, Colorado. Blaine got a job... Read More	Baine was born in 1899 to James Wilson and Georgia 'Craig' Wilson. Blaine James Wilson served as: Nebraska Chauffeur 109 Field SFC BATT N Blaine was enlisted in to the army in 1917 and saw action during WWI in France. He was trained by the French for trench fighting and also drove a motorcycle. Blaine had no fear and wouldn't back away from a fight. WWI lasted for seventeen months. He was discharged in 1918. Blaine married Elizabeth 'Alice' Cecilia McCready and they were married in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1919, they lived in Nickerson, Nebraska until they moved to Sterling, Colorado. Blaine got a job as Deputy Sheriff for Logan County. From this union three children were born; Eileen, Virginia and James. Alice was pregnant with James when Blaine had been working as Deputy Sheriff for only three weeks and had been told to watch for boot legger's that were selling bootleg whiskey from the back of some of the busnesses in Sterling, Colorado. They had heard there were some working from the back of a Barber shop so the sheriff told Blaine to go and check it out and he would be right behind him to back him up. Blaine went to check it out. He found four men and arrested them. He lined them up along the wall and had checked two of them for weapons and went on to check the other two. As he did so, Wilson was shot once by Clarence Waters and fell to the floor. One of the other men, Guy Bray, took Wilson's gun and shot him a second time in the chest near the heart. Wilson lived long enough to tell other officers what happened and who his two assailants were. They took Blaine to the hospital but he died three hours later in the early morning hours of May 23, 1922. The Sheriff never showed up to back Blaine up. The townspeople called the sheriff a coward and he later lost his job. The townspeople also formed a vigilante group and went in search of the two killers. Refections for Deputy Sheriff Blaine James Wilson: Rest in Peace, Deputy Wilson. Your sacrifice is not forgotten Officer 11169 January 28, 2012 Deputy Wilson - Two fridays ago, I stood in the State Assembly hall when they voted on a motion in regards to next month's Peace Officers Memorial week. Your name was one of the almost 250 read off. Thank you for your service to the people of Logan County and the State of Colorado. You are not forgotten, May God Grant you eternal rest and may His perpetual light shine upon you. Chief K. Moreland (Ret. Sgt.) Palmer Lake, Co PD (Ret. LAPD) May 3, 2010 May God bless you and may you rest in peace. A hero for sure. Chief Ronnie Watford - Ret. Jefferson Police Dept, S.C. May 24, 2004 Taken from Officer Down Memorial Page Logan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado http://WWW.odmp.org/officer/14317-deputy-sheriff-blaine-james-wilson Deputy Sheriff Blaine James Wilson Logan County Sheriff's office, CO EOW: Tuesday, May 23, 1922 Cause of Death: Gunfire Family links: Parents: James Wilson Georgia 'Craig' Wilson Spouse: Elizabeth 'Alice' Cecilia Whitt (1896-1889) Children: Eileen 'Wilson' Purcell Virginia 'Wilson' Pfiefer James Blaine Wilson

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Blaine James Wilson's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Schuyler, Colfax County, USA.
When did Blaine James Wilson death?
Blaine James Wilson death on 23 May 1922 in Merino, Logan County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 41.4775009
Longitude: -97.0678024

Family Members:

Spouse

Elizabeth Cecilia “Alice” McCready Whitt

(1896 - 1989)

Children

Virginia Alice “Ginger” Wilson Pfeifer

(1921 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Cross Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.0678024

2. Schuyler Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4431000, -97.0738983

3. Saint Benedict Mission Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5109400, -97.0500900

4. Grandview Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5182991, -97.0017014

5. Zollman Cemetery
Schuyler, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5431000, -97.1177000

6. Edholm Valley Cemetery
Edholm, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3965000, -97.0406000

7. Dry Creek Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5699997, -97.0397034

8. Dawson Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4146996, -96.9546967

9. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

10. Schroeder Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5971985, -97.0969009

11. Wilson-Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Clarkson, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5805700, -97.1616100

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.9272003

13. Linwood Hill Cemetery
Linwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3936005, -96.9253006

14. Sousek Cemetery
Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6122017, -97.0982971

15. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Howells, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6083000, -97.0030000

16. Purple Cane Cemetery
North Bend, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5244598, -96.8915787

17. Nimburg Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3694000, -96.9467010

18. Calvary Cemetery
Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

19. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Heun, Colfax County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6300000, -97.0418000

20. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

21. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -96.9488983

22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5621986, -96.8850021

23. Bohemian National Cemetery
Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3367004, -96.9460983

24. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000