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Oliver Perry Holderby Sr.

Birth	:	24 Nov 1890 Suiter, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	4 Jul 1929 Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9655980, -91.3622300
Description	:	Officer Oliver P. Holderby, 38, died in the line of duty July 4, 1929, as he was investigating a suspicious person in the lobby of the "Arcade Hotel". During the course of this investigation, shots rang out. Officer Holderby and his partner, Officer Howard Roush, soon found themselves in a life and death gunfight. Both officers were shot several times by the suspect, Theodore Baraket. Holderby was shot twice in the abdomen. Roush was shot in the arm. Baraket was wounded and was down on the floor. Roush went to aid his dying partner, at which time the suspect shot... Read More	Officer Oliver P. Holderby, 38, died in the line of duty July 4, 1929, as he was investigating a suspicious person in the lobby of the "Arcade Hotel". During the course of this investigation, shots rang out. Officer Holderby and his partner, Officer Howard Roush, soon found themselves in a life and death gunfight. Both officers were shot several times by the suspect, Theodore Baraket. Holderby was shot twice in the abdomen. Roush was shot in the arm. Baraket was wounded and was down on the floor. Roush went to aid his dying partner, at which time the suspect shot Roush again, this time in the ankle. Roush returned fire, striking Baraket in the face. Baraket fled the scene. Holderby, realizing his partner had been shot, told rescuers to "take care of my buddy", referring to his partner. Officer Roush recovered from his wounds. Officer Oliver P. Holderby died at the scene. Baraket sought help at a South Charleston hotel, where he would be taken into custody. Baraket died 7 days later in the county jail. Officer Holderby left behind a wife, Roxanna, and four children, Wendell, Madaline, Oliver Jr., and Rodger. Officer Holderby is buried at Perkins Ridge Cemetery in Scottown, Ohio. ∼He was a Springfield Police officer. Patrolman Holderby was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to question a man about a car. The suspect immediately opened fire, killing Patrolman Holderby and wounding his partner. The suspect was wounded by return gunfire and was arrested a short time later when he went to a hospital for treatment. The suspect died from his gunshot wounds. Patrolman Holderby had served with the agency for 7 years.

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Where is Oliver Perry Holderby Sr.'s memorial?
Oliver Perry Holderby Sr.'s memorial is located at: Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Crawford County, USA.
When did Oliver Perry Holderby Sr. death?
Oliver Perry Holderby Sr. death on 4 Jul 1929 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Oliver Perry Holderby Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 37.9655980
Longitude: -91.3622300

Family Members:

Parent

Oliver Perry Holderby

(1847 - 1919)

Mahala McConnell Holderby

(1855 - 1938)

Spouse

Roxana Holderby

(1893 - 1966)

Siblings

(1872 - 1956)

(1879 - 1973)

(1881 - 1926)

(1896 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Steelville Cemetery
Steelville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9655980, -91.3622300

2. Track Cemetery
Steelville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9680595, -91.3547211

3. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9581900, -91.4053900

4. Pleasant Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9515210, -91.4186270

5. Hibler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9902992, -91.4139023

6. Haack Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0125008, -91.3296967

7. Straightway Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9646500, -91.2722400

8. Saint Michael Cemetery
Steelville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9090170, -91.4196340

9. Edwards Cemetery
Cuba, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9597015, -91.2696991

10. Moutray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9844017, -91.2722015

11. Martin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0282300, -91.4182200

12. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0186720, -91.2832920

13. Schwieder Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9202995, -91.2758026

14. Barnicle Chapel Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9228500, -91.4571900

15. Lick Creek Cemetery
Cuba, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0498220, -91.3373390

16. Cherry Valley Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9474983, -91.2544022

17. Brown Cemetery
Steelville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9696007, -91.2445526

18. Rutherford Farm Family Cemetery
Leasburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0301100, -91.2703800

19. Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn
Cuba, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0382390, -91.4454850

20. Fleming Cemetery
Cuba, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0621300, -91.3874500

21. Cuba Cemetery
Cuba, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0642710, -91.3893680

22. Civil War Soldiers Burial Site
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9658330, -91.2320730

23. Kinder Cemetery
Cuba, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0593987, -91.4158020

24. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9946920, -91.4891810