United States. Marshal (Arizona)

Dates:
Active 1868
Active 1929

Biographical notes:

Office established in 1863/1864 in Tucson; headquarters was moved to Phoenix in 1901 with a permanent deputy's office remaining in Tucson. The U.S. Marshal was appointed by the President; principal duties included protection of public lands, supression of domestic insurrections, and enforcement of laws regulating land settlement, morals, labor relations and more.

From the description of U.S. Marshal records, 1868-1929 (bulk 1890-1924). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 37934135

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Subjects:

  • Chinese
  • Crime and criminals
  • Emigration and immigration
  • Law enforcement
  • Peace officers
  • Prisoners
  • Prohibition
  • Wham Payroll Robbery, 1889

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Places:

  • Arizona (as recorded)