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Bogus Marshals, Tintypes and Rebel Yells

by | Jan 22, 2020 | Ask the Marshall, Departments

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  What was the relationship between U.S. marshals and town marshals or county sheriffs? Chase Appleby Venice, Florida A deputy U.S. marshal was responsible for federal crimes, and a town marshal or county sheriff had authority dealing with town or county crimes respectively. Many times, county sheriffs or town marshals were also deputized as deputy U.S. marshals. Virgil Earp is a good example as he was marshal of Tombstone and a deputy U.S. marshal. But being a U.S. marshal was a ful


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