When was it published?

May 8, 1767 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News May 8, 1767

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

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Robert Barrow, Accidental Sword Wound, Fatal Bleeding, Clarendon Merchant

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Clarendon, Jamaica, merchant Mr. Robert Barrow died on Saturday evening from an accidental self-inflicted sword wound to the thigh, causing rapid fatal blood loss. He was noted for his affable and virtuous character.

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Clarendon, (Jamaica) Feb. 10. - About 7 o'clock on Saturday evening last, died at the Cross, Mr. Robert Barrow, merchant; his death was occasioned by a wound he received with his sword, he unluckily having it unsheathed and bending the blade on the edge of a table, by an unavoidable fatality it slipped off and pierced through his thigh; on withdrawing the sword, there issued so great an effusion of blood, that he expired within the space of a minute. He is greatly lamented, as he was remarkable for affability, good nature, and other social virtues.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Robert Barrow Accidental Sword Wound Fatal Bleeding Clarendon Merchant

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Robert Barrow

Where did it happen?

Clarendon, Jamaica

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Clarendon, Jamaica

Event Date

About 7 O'clock On Saturday Evening Last

Key Persons

Mr. Robert Barrow

Outcome

died from a wound to the thigh caused by his sword, resulting in massive blood loss and expiration within a minute

Event Details

Mr. Robert Barrow, merchant, died at the Cross after accidentally wounding himself with his unsheathed sword while bending the blade on a table edge; the sword slipped and pierced his thigh, leading to fatal bleeding upon withdrawal