Marshal Gold Hill Police shield, circa 1874, sterling silver, jeweler made, known to have been worn by James L. McCleery. McCleery was born in Ohio in 1836 and took ill while still living in Gold Hill in December, 1915. He was hospitalized in Reno and died on December 2, 1915.
Virginia City Police shield No. 3.
Virginia City Police Officer.
Virginia City Police Officer.
Photo showing the Town Marshal James McCleery of Gold Hill standing on the far right and three Virginia City Police Officers.
This reverse of the image shows hand written notes in two places, McCleery? who was the Marshal of Gold Hill.
Photographer’s name and address on the back of the image:
Beals & Waterhouse
Eureka Daily Sentinel May 11, 1877
Marshal McCleery image cleaned up by Grok.
Jim Casey’s Policeguide.com
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