Birth : 8 Dec 1900 Inman, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Death : 7 Mar 1952 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Burial : O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate : 42.4634200, -98.6560600
Description : Chief of Police Chester (Chet) Calkins, Holt County
O'Neill Chief of Police Chester (Chet) Calkins was shot and killed at about 1:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 1952, just off Main Street in O'Neill, after apparently observing someone stealing from parked cars. His brother, Night Policeman Walt Calkins, found Chief Calkins in his patrol car at about 2:00 a.m. Calkins had been shot five times at close range while seated in the patrol car. Joseph McLimans was later identified as a suspect in the case, convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Calkins was 51 years old and survived by his... Read More

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  • Where is Chester Arthur “Chet” Calkins's memorial?

    Chester Arthur “Chet” Calkins's memorial is located at: O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA.

  • When did Chester Arthur “Chet” Calkins death?

    Chester Arthur “Chet” Calkins death on 7 Mar 1952 in O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Chester Arthur “Chet” Calkins's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.4634200
    Longitude: -98.6560600

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. O'Neill Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4634200, -98.6560600

2. Saint Theresa Church Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4366770, -98.6484440

3. Prairie Home Cemetery
Emmet, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5005500, -98.8139300

4. Mennonite Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5960000, -98.7170000

5. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Opportunity, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5966700, -98.5740800

6. Inman Cemetery
Inman, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3532982, -98.5235977

7. Black Bird Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6241220, -98.6350960

8. Anson Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6083650, -98.7985300

9. Page Cemetery
Page, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4005000, -98.4044000

10. Powell Grove Cemetery
Opportunity, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6107000, -98.4723000

11. Mineola Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6105995, -98.4524994

12. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6818830, -98.6389230

13. Paddock Cemetery
Midway, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6834380, -98.5887760

14. Catalpa Grove Cemetery
Catalpa, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6522800, -98.8435670

15. Lambert Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4300003, -98.3383026

16. Scottville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6834120, -98.5120140

17. Jansen Pioneer Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6087040, -98.9327960

18. Wooden Shoe Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164930, -98.9320870

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5358696, -98.9896088

20. Woodlawn Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377998, -98.9891968

21. Chambers Cemetery
Chambers, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2115800, -98.7527900

22. Hainesville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5600000, -98.3240000

23. Phoenix Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7252998, -98.7846985

24. Grimton Cemetery
Walnut, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5247002, -98.2780991