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James "Matt" Madison Beard

Buena Vista, Virginia

May 16, 1865 - October 14, 1933

May 16, 1865 - Oct 14, 1933

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In memory of

James "Matt" Madison Beard

Passed

October 14, 1933
Born

May 16, 1865
Resided

Buena Vista, Virginia

Chief of Police James Madison Beard
Buena Vista Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, October 14, 1933

JAMES MADISON BEARD
Chief of Police James Beard was shot and killed inside the Buesta Vista courthouse and jail, at 2110 Magnolia Avenue, with his own weapon by a prisoner he had transferred from Pennsylvania. The prisoner rushed Chief Beard, gained control of his weapon, and shot him twice.

Chief Beard had served with Buena Vista Police …

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I never did know Matt Beard but he is my great uncle. My granddad's brother. Which was Walter Douglas Beard. He is buri…

I never did know Matt Beard but he is my great uncle. My granddad's brother. Which was Walter Dougl…

I never did know Matt Beard but he is my great uncle. My grandda…

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Born

May 16th, 1865

Passed away

October 14th, 1933

Buena Vista, Virginia

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Green Hill Cemetery, Buena Vista, Virginia

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