James R. Barton

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