Photos (four) of Ben Layton, appointed Marshal of Hollister, MO, saved several children after tornado destroyed Melva, MO, 1920

Photograph

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White River Valley Historical Society

Name/Title

Photos (four) of Ben Layton, appointed Marshal of Hollister, MO, saved several children after tornado destroyed Melva, MO, 1920

Entry/Object ID

01119.2018.02.0083

Description

Ben Layton, at age 17 was appointed Marshal of Hollister, Missouri and was known for his heroic action in bringing to shore several children from swollen Turkey Creek at the tornado which destroyed the town of Melva. A. studio portrait, B. Ben center, C. Ben left, D. upper two friend and Ben right, lower Ben left and friend right.