William E. Whitehurst

Born:

1870

Died:

Tuesday, April 4, 1893

Years of Service:

0

Details:

Deputy William E. Whitehurst was 23 years old when he became the first Hillsborough County Deputy to be killed in the line of duty. It was said he was "the bravest officer the town ever had." He was not " ... the obnoxious kind that delighted in showing his authority to others, but he believed in doing his duty."