Marion County AlArchives Obituaries.....Williams, Balus September 14, 1887
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Marion Herald, September 22, 1887 – pg 4
15.  Williams, BALUS
Marion Herald, September 22, 1887 – pg 4
Balus Williams, a resident of Marion County, was shot and instantly killed by a 
party of U. S. Deputy Marshals near Belgreen on 14th inst.  Deputy Marshal John 
Barrett had a warrant for the arrest of WILIAMS and met him in Belgreen, but 
thought best to let him get out of town when the drop could be had on him and 
he would give up without making any resistance. So after Williams left town 
Barrett summoned Will Dobbs and Richard Cleere and the three men started in 
pursuit. He was overtaken about two miles south of Belgreen.  Mr. Cleere had, 
by going through a rear way, gained the front of Williams while Barrett and 
DOBBS at the same time advanced from the rear. Williams had his gun with him, a 
double barrel, and when ordered by Cleere to hold up his hands, instead of 
doing so raised his gun and endeavored to shoot Cleere, but the weapon snapped 
at this juncture he received a couple of loads in the head and back, DOBBS 
having fired both barrels of his gun.  Cleere then fired and Williams fell 
dead. The affair is a very sad one and one much to be regretted. After a 
thorough investigation by the Coroner’s jury the men were acquitted of all 
blame and discharged.



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