When was it published?

August 10, 1821 in Richmond Enquirer

Domestic News August 10, 1821

Richmond Enquirer

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Child Accident, Fatal Collapse, Shenandoah County, Hopper Incident, Elizabeth Fry

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Shenandoah County, Va., on Wednesday the 18th ultimo, Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of Mr. John Fry, was killed instantly when a hopper containing nearly a thousand weight of ashes collapsed on her head while playing with other children.

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Accident.—On Wednesday the 18th ultimo, while in the act of playing with other small children of the family, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. John Fry of Shenandoah county, Va. accidentally attempted to swing herself on the side of a hopper, containing nearly a thousand weight of ashes. The frame of the hopper, giving way, the whole weight was precipitated on the head of the little girl, which killed her instantly. The skull was fractured in a dreadful manner, and the brains of the little innocent were strewed around where but a few moments before it sported its youthful gambols.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Child Accident Fatal Collapse Shenandoah County Hopper Incident Elizabeth Fry

What entities or persons were involved?

Elizabeth Mr. John Fry

Where did it happen?

Shenandoah County, Va.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Shenandoah County, Va.

Event Date

Wednesday The 18th Ultimo

Key Persons

Elizabeth Mr. John Fry

Outcome

killed instantly; skull fractured in a dreadful manner, brains strewed around.

Event Details

While playing with other small children of the family, Elizabeth accidentally attempted to swing herself on the side of a hopper containing nearly a thousand weight of ashes. The frame of the hopper gave way, precipitating the whole weight on her head.