Birth : 5 Mar 1878 Union County, South Carolina, USA
Death : 11 Nov 1921 Union County, South Carolina, USA
Burial : Rosemont Cemetery, Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate : 34.6981010, -81.6241989
Description : Sheriff Fant was accidentally shot and killed while arresting a man for disposing of property under lien. As Sheriff Fant attempted to place the man in his patrol car the man began to resist and grabbed the roof of the car. In an attempt to make the man release his grip, Sheriff Fant struck his hands with the butt of his revolver. The gun discharged and a round struck Sheriff Fant in the abdomen, killing him.
Source: United States Officer Down Memorials
Contributor: Dianne Caves (47288499)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is James Hay Fant's memorial?

    James Hay Fant's memorial is located at: Rosemont Cemetery, Union, Union County, USA.

  • When did James Hay Fant death?

    James Hay Fant death on 11 Nov 1921 in Union County, South Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the James Hay Fant's memorial?

    Latitude: 34.6981010
    Longitude: -81.6241989

Family Members:

Parent

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David Bothwell Fant

(1849 - 1922)

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Mary Ann Rodger Fant

(1849 - 1928)

Spouse

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Josephine McCall Fant

(1888 - 1985)

Siblings

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John Rodger Fant

(1872 - 1903)

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Bernice A. Fant Jolly

(1878 - 1960)

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David Burns Fant Sr.

(1882 - 1967)

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Mary Rodger Fant McFall

(1886 - 1970)

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Helen Wallace Fant Fant

(1888 - 1971)

Children

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James Hay Fant Jr.

(1911 - 1994)

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David Bothwell Fant

(1916 - 1963)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosemont Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6981010, -81.6241989

2. Saint Paul Society Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6982090, -81.6209530

3. Hart Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6935440, -81.6233110

4. New Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6935000, -81.6225820

5. Bethel AME Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7069930, -81.6216000

6. Union Memorial Gardens
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6939011, -81.6117020

7. Episcopal Church of the Nativity Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7097940, -81.6194560

8. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7139500, -81.6192260

9. McBeth Baptist Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7035950, -81.6456620

10. Forest Lawn Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7196999, -81.6239014

11. Humphries Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6763992, -81.6402969

12. Corinth Society Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7302140, -81.6254270

13. Sardis Cemetery
Sardis, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6674995, -81.6367035

14. Hebron Baptist Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6671982, -81.6038971

15. Old Union Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7203600, -81.5889100

16. Hawkins Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6931890, -81.5799390

17. Antioch A.M.E. Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6615690, -81.6358780

18. Saint Luke Baptist Church Cemetery
Buffalo, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7163230, -81.6654670

19. Beattys Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6603860, -81.6048350

20. Sanders Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6864014, -81.6763992

21. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7160988, -81.5710983

22. New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
Sedalia, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7266320, -81.6753840

23. Swink-Little Cemetery
Buffalo, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7386017, -81.6647034

24. Murphy-Macbeth Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6826667, -81.6875333