Harry Love (lawman)
Harry Love | |
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Daguerreotype of Harry Love taken circa 1850 | |
| Born | 1810 Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 1868 (aged 57–58) Santa Clara, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
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| Service years | 1846–1850 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Conflicts | Mexican–American War |
| Spouse | Mary Bennett |
| Other work | Lawman |
Harry Love (1810 – June 29, 1868) was an American lawman. He served as the head of California's first state-wide law enforcement agency, the California Rangers, and became famous for allegedly killing the notorious bandit Joaquin Murrieta. The California Rangers were also considered to be part of California's early state militia, the predecessor to the current California Army National Guard, with Love holding the rank of Captain within the state.