B. F. Marshall was 1st sheriff of Murphys CA in early 1850's, then second sheriff of Calaveras County. We have the appointment papers for both positions. Family lore says Ben was a Deputy US Marshall before coming to California. He also served in the US Army in the Mexican War.

Anyone out there have any definitive information and history of his service in the Mexican War or confirm his service as a Deputy US Marshall?

Ben originates from Louisville, KY and could be related to Charles Marshall, Aide-d-Camp to GEN Robert E. Lee. General Lee's farewell address to the Army of the Potomoc was penned by Charles Marshall (then COL Confederate Army) and later found in his personal affects in Louisville.