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Domestic News
September 24, 1799
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On August 15 in Hereford, Province of Canada, Mr. J. Bradley, aged 59, was killed instantly when a lodged tree dislodged by wind struck him on the head while felling trees with a lad. He left a wife and small child.
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We learn from Hereford, Province of Canada, that on the 15th August last, the following melancholy accident happened at that place.--
As Mr. J. Bradley and a lad were felling trees, they lodged a number; and moving towards the tops of the lodged trees, in order to fell those on which they rested, a sudden gust of wind disengaged one of them, Mr. Bradley, perceiving the impending danger, endeavored to escape--but in vain.--The tree struck him on the head, and immediately put an end to his existence.--
Mr. Bradley was in the 59th year of his age; of good reputation--and much esteemed by his acquaintance. He has left a wife and one small child to lament his untimely fate.
As Mr. J. Bradley and a lad were felling trees, they lodged a number; and moving towards the tops of the lodged trees, in order to fell those on which they rested, a sudden gust of wind disengaged one of them, Mr. Bradley, perceiving the impending danger, endeavored to escape--but in vain.--The tree struck him on the head, and immediately put an end to his existence.--
Mr. Bradley was in the 59th year of his age; of good reputation--and much esteemed by his acquaintance. He has left a wife and one small child to lament his untimely fate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Tree Felling Accident
Hereford Canada
Fatal Tree Fall
J Bradley Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. J. Bradley
Where did it happen?
Hereford, Province Of Canada
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hereford, Province Of Canada
Event Date
15th August Last
Key Persons
Mr. J. Bradley
Outcome
mr. bradley killed instantly by tree striking head; left wife and one small child
Event Details
Mr. J. Bradley and a lad were felling trees which lodged; while moving to fell the lodged trees, a gust of wind disengaged one, which struck Mr. Bradley on the head despite his attempt to escape.