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Domestic News
September 1, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Capt. Samuel Cogswell of Lansingburgh was fatally shot in the neck by a companion's accidental gun discharge during a hunting party on the 20th ult., dying 15 minutes later, leaving his widow and two children.
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On the 20th ult. Capt. Samuel Cogswell, of Lansingburgh, in this State, was out on a party at gunning—one of the company, directly behind Mr. Cogswell happened to stumble with his gun in his hand, which brought the muzzle in contact with Mr. Cogswell's neck, and the gun going off at that instant the whole charge entered and passed through his head; he expired in 15 minutes.
By this fatal accident the public is deprived of a very valuable citizen, and his amiable widow and two children of a most affectionate husband and parent.
By this fatal accident the public is deprived of a very valuable citizen, and his amiable widow and two children of a most affectionate husband and parent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Gun Accident
Fatal Shooting
Hunting Mishap
Lansingburgh
Samuel Cogswell
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Samuel Cogswell
Where did it happen?
Lansingburgh, In This State
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lansingburgh, In This State
Event Date
20th Ult.
Key Persons
Capt. Samuel Cogswell
Outcome
expired in 15 minutes; public deprived of valuable citizen, widow and two children deprived of affectionate husband and parent
Event Details
Capt. Samuel Cogswell was out on a gunning party when a companion behind him stumbled with gun in hand, bringing the muzzle in contact with his neck; gun discharged, charge entered and passed through his head.