James R. Barton

James R. Barton
Born1810
Howard County, Missouri
DiedJanuary 23, 1857(1857-01-23) (aged 46–47)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationsCarpenter, sheriff

James R. Barton (1810?– January 23, 1857) was the second sheriff of Los Angeles County, California, and the first to die in office, in the line of duty.

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