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December 9, 1816
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
On November 23 near Bedford, Pa., Peter Smith was fatally shot by George Diveley and John Lingenfelter, who mistook him for a bear while he kindled a fire in the Alleghany mountains. An inquest cleared them of intent. He leaves a wife and six children.
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BEDFORD, Pa. NOV. 28.
On Saturday the 23d instant, as Mr. Peter Smith, of Greenfield township, in this county, was kindling a fire near where he intended to hew sled-runners, five miles distant from any house, in the Alleghany mountain, he was mortally wounded with two bullets fired at him by George Diveley and John Lingenfelter,-they mistaking him for a bear. One of said bullets penetrated his body a little above the hip on the left side. and went out at his right shoulder; the other entered his back and lodged in his body. On the following day an inquest was held, which, after examining witnesses, &c. gave it as their opinion that said persons had no intention whatever of injuring said deceased.
Mr. Smith has left a wife and six small children to mourn his loss.
On Saturday the 23d instant, as Mr. Peter Smith, of Greenfield township, in this county, was kindling a fire near where he intended to hew sled-runners, five miles distant from any house, in the Alleghany mountain, he was mortally wounded with two bullets fired at him by George Diveley and John Lingenfelter,-they mistaking him for a bear. One of said bullets penetrated his body a little above the hip on the left side. and went out at his right shoulder; the other entered his back and lodged in his body. On the following day an inquest was held, which, after examining witnesses, &c. gave it as their opinion that said persons had no intention whatever of injuring said deceased.
Mr. Smith has left a wife and six small children to mourn his loss.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Hunting Accident
Mistaken Identity
Fatal Shooting
Bear Mistaken
Inquest
Tragic Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Smith
George Diveley
John Lingenfelter
Where did it happen?
Alleghany Mountain Near Bedford, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Smith
George Diveley
John Lingenfelter
Location
Alleghany Mountain Near Bedford, Pa.
Event Date
Saturday The 23d Instant
Story Details
Peter Smith mortally wounded by two bullets from George Diveley and John Lingenfelter who mistook him for a bear while kindling a fire; one bullet passed through his body, the other lodged inside; inquest finds no intent to injure; leaves wife and six children.