When was it published?

July 26, 1792 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News July 26, 1792

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Alexander Easterbrooks, His Father

Q: What keywords are associated?

Drowning, Mental Distress, Warren Rhode Island, Alexander Easterbrooks

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On Sunday, October 15, 181? (exact year unclear), Alexander Easterbrooks, 30, of Warren, Rhode Island, suffered a sudden mental breakdown, escaped his watchful father, jumped from a window, ran to the river, and drowned at 4 a.m.

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On Sunday the 15th inst. at 4 o'clock A. M. the following melancholy accident happened at Warren, (Rhode Island.) Mr. Alexander Easterbrooks of that town, aged 30 years, went to bed the evening before in apparent good health, after eating a hearty supper; and after sleeping but little, he arose in a state of violent distraction, laboring under the dismal apprehension of surrounding enemies and fear of death, till the dawn of day, when he escaped the vigilance of his father, who had been much fatigued in watching him through the night, leaped from his chamber window with great precipitation, ran for the river, plunged in, and in a few minutes was drowned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Drowning Mental Distress Warren Rhode Island Alexander Easterbrooks

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Alexander Easterbrooks His Father

Where did it happen?

Warren, (Rhode Island.)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Warren, (Rhode Island.)

Event Date

Sunday The 15th Inst. At 4 O'clock A. M.

Key Persons

Mr. Alexander Easterbrooks His Father

Outcome

drowned

Event Details

Mr. Alexander Easterbrooks of that town, aged 30 years, went to bed the evening before in apparent good health, after eating a hearty supper; and after sleeping but little, he arose in a state of violent distraction, laboring under the dismal apprehension of surrounding enemies and fear of death, till the dawn of day, when he escaped the vigilance of his father, who had been much fatigued in watching him through the night, leaped from his chamber window with great precipitation, ran for the river, plunged in, and in a few minutes was drowned.