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Domestic News
September 16, 1800
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On August 15 in the Forks of Capeon, Hampshire County, NC, Moses Largen accidentally shot and killed his brother-in-law Philip Porter while hunting deer, leaving Porter's wife and eight children bereaved.
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WINCHESTER, [N. C.] Aug. 27.
A most distressing event took place on the morning of the 15th inst. in the Forks of Capeon, Hampshire county. Philip Porter and Moses Largen (brothers in law) took their rifles, and went in search of deer: they did not travel far together before they agreed to take separate routs. Largen approached a lick, and took his stand in a convenient place to watch for game. Not much time had elapsed before he discovered a rustling, in a thicket, at no great distance, but could not discover the object that occasioned it—supposing however, to be a deer he fired. The shot took place—he eagerly approached the spot—but oh! the shock, the heart rendering pangs which a sight of the unfortunate victim who had fallen occasioned, can more easily be imagined than described—it was Porter! his relative! his friend! his sister's husband lay weltering in his gore! and the cold hand of death soon placed a seal upon his eyes. To add to the melancholy catastrophe, Mrs. Porter is bereaved of a fond and indulgent husband, and eight children of a tender and affectionate parent.
A most distressing event took place on the morning of the 15th inst. in the Forks of Capeon, Hampshire county. Philip Porter and Moses Largen (brothers in law) took their rifles, and went in search of deer: they did not travel far together before they agreed to take separate routs. Largen approached a lick, and took his stand in a convenient place to watch for game. Not much time had elapsed before he discovered a rustling, in a thicket, at no great distance, but could not discover the object that occasioned it—supposing however, to be a deer he fired. The shot took place—he eagerly approached the spot—but oh! the shock, the heart rendering pangs which a sight of the unfortunate victim who had fallen occasioned, can more easily be imagined than described—it was Porter! his relative! his friend! his sister's husband lay weltering in his gore! and the cold hand of death soon placed a seal upon his eyes. To add to the melancholy catastrophe, Mrs. Porter is bereaved of a fond and indulgent husband, and eight children of a tender and affectionate parent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Hunting Accident
Accidental Shooting
Deer Hunt
Family Bereavement
Rifle Mishap
What entities or persons were involved?
Philip Porter
Moses Largen
Mrs. Porter
Where did it happen?
Forks Of Capeon, Hampshire County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Forks Of Capeon, Hampshire County
Event Date
Morning Of The 15th Inst.
Key Persons
Philip Porter
Moses Largen
Mrs. Porter
Outcome
philip porter shot and killed; mrs. porter bereaved of husband; eight children bereaved of parent.
Event Details
Philip Porter and Moses Largen, brothers-in-law, went hunting for deer with rifles and separated. Largen approached a lick to watch for game, heard rustling in a thicket, mistook it for a deer, fired, and shot Porter, who died soon after.