Behan, John Harris, 1845-1912

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Cochise County sheriff, Territorial legislator, Prison superintendent, and Inspector of Customs; Behan arrived in Tucson in 1863. He served in many public law enforcement positions including his appointment as Sheriff of Cochise County in 1879. He later served as Superintendent of the Territorial Prison in Yuma from 1883 to 1890.

From the description of Behan papers, 1875-1900. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 37863593

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referencedIn Cochise County (Ariz.). Cochise County Sheriff series, 1881-1919. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn Behan family. Papers, 1883-1944 (bulk 1907-1944). University of Arizona Libraries
creatorOf Behan, John H., 1845-1912. Behan papers, 1875-1900. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
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associatedWith Behan family. family
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associatedWith Goodfellow, George C. person
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Birth 1844-10-23

Death 1912-06-07

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