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Robert E. Duff

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Date of Birth:
1874
Date of Death:
December 09, 1922
Location of Death:
Menifee County, KY
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Circumstances of Death

Prohibition Agent Robert Duff, accompanied by other agents and local officers, was searching for stills in Menifee County, KY.  During the search, they came upon a log house and the distinctive odor of "mash" was evident.  As the agents attempted to open the front door, it suddenly burst open and a volley of shots was fired at the agents.  Agent Duff was killed instantly.  A member of the notorious Ballard family was held responsible for the killing.

Background

Agent Duff joined the Prohibition Unit on October 28, 1921, with an annual salary of $1,800.

Personal

Agent Duff was born in Bath, KY.  He was survived by his wife.

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