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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Mr. Israel Jones's Halifax home burned down on Friday, the 13th ultimo, destroying $1200 in contents while family was absent. This compounds losses: two daughters (22 and 17) and wife died in past year; three children remain of eight.
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The Brattleborough (Ver.) Reporter mentions that "on Friday, the 13th ultimo, the dwelling-house of Mr. Israel Jones, of Halifax, took fire in the absence of the family, and was consumed, with all its contents--valued at $1200. One year last April, Mr. Jones buried daughter, aged 22; last April he buried another, aged 17; and in July last his wife, the partner of his joys and sorrows, was also consigned to the grave. Of eight children, but three (a son and two daughters) are left."
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Primary Location
Halifax
Event Date
Friday, The 13th Ultimo
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dwelling-house and all contents consumed, valued at $1200. previously: daughter aged 22 buried one year last april; another daughter aged 17 buried last april; wife buried in july last. of eight children, three left (a son and two daughters).
Event Details
The dwelling-house of Mr. Israel Jones, of Halifax, took fire in the absence of the family and was consumed with all its contents. This follows the recent deaths of two daughters and his wife.