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Domestic News
January 17, 1842
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Fire destroyed the home of Morgan County delegate Cromwell Orrick last week, sparked by a stove pipe igniting the roof. Furniture was saved; loss ~$3000. Orrick recently lost his wife to death.
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Fire!—We learn, with deep regret, that the dwelling house of Cromwell Orrick, Esq. (at present the Delegate in the Legislature from Morgan county,) was consumed by fire last week. The fire was communicated by a stove-pipe to the roof, through which it ran. The furniture, we learn, was saved. Loss estimated at about $3000. But a few weeks since, Mr. Orrick sustained an irreparable loss by the death of his amiable consort, and now we have to record a second misfortune, in the destruction of his fine residence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Morgan County Fire
Cromwell Orrick
Stove Pipe Fire
House Destruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Cromwell Orrick, Esq.
Where did it happen?
Morgan County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Morgan County
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
Cromwell Orrick, Esq.
Outcome
furniture saved. loss estimated at about $3000. mr. orrick's wife died a few weeks prior.
Event Details
The dwelling house of Cromwell Orrick, Esq., Delegate in the Legislature from Morgan county, was consumed by fire. The fire was communicated by a stove-pipe to the roof, through which it ran.