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Domestic News September 26, 1857

Keowee Courier

Walhalla, Pickens, Oconee County, Pickens County, South Carolina

What is this article about?

The youngest daughter of Peter King in this District committed suicide by hanging herself with a hank of yarn on Tuesday of last week, after showing signs of mental distress.

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Committed Suicide.—We regret to hear that the youngest daughter of Peter King, of this District, hung herself with a hank of yarn, on Tuesday of last week. For a week previous the family noticed that her mind was affected, but apprehended no danger. On Tuesday morning she attended to her duties as usual—brought water for her mother, and her father proceeded to the fodder field, expecting that she would come to his assistance as usual. Her not doing so, drew him to the house to ascertain the reason of her delay; not finding her there, the family became alarmed and made a search, when they found her suspended to a bush dead. Anderson Gazette.

What sub-type of article is it?

Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Suicide Hanging Mental Distress Peter King Daughter

What entities or persons were involved?

Peter King Youngest Daughter Of Peter King

Where did it happen?

This District

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This District

Event Date

Tuesday Of Last Week

Key Persons

Peter King Youngest Daughter Of Peter King

Outcome

the daughter was found suspended to a bush dead.

Event Details

The youngest daughter of Peter King hung herself with a hank of yarn after her mind was affected for a week. On Tuesday morning, she performed her duties initially but did not join her father in the field, leading the family to search and find her dead.

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