Florence Shoemaker Thompson
Florence Shoemaker Thompson ( October 30, 1892 , Louisville, Kentucky , United States - April 13, 1961 , Owensboro , KY) was an American police officer. She was the first American woman to serve as sheriff . She oversaw the last public execution in the United States.
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SURNAME | Thompson, Florence Shoemaker |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American policewoman |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 30, 1892 |
DATE OF DEATH | April 13, 1961 |