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Story March 31, 1956

The Miami Times

Miami, Dade County, Florida

What is this article about?

Five persons, including three children, drowned Saturday when their car ran into a canal south of Florida City. Victims were migratory farm workers from Andrews, S.C., identified as Janie Williamson, her daughter Geneva (11), niece Mary Lou Scott (12), nephew Alex Lee Scott (10), and driver James Brown.

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3 CHILDREN AMONG VICTIMS

Five persons, three of them children, drowned Saturday when their car ran into a canal south of Florida City.

The drowning victims were in a car driven by James Brown, of Redland Road, Florida City, which went into a canal along Tallahassee Road, three miles south of Florida City Canal.

Perry Brannon, Dade City accident investigator, identified the victims as Janie Williamson, of 1145 NW 8th ave., Florida City; her daughter, Geneva, 11; her niece, Mary Lou Scott, 12; her nephew, Alex Lee Scott, 10, and the driver, Brown.

The victims were migratory farm workers who came here from Andrews, S. C. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the House of Albert.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Tragedy

What themes does it cover?

Catastrophe Misfortune Tragedy

What keywords are associated?

Drowning Car Accident Canal Florida City Migratory Workers Children Victims

What entities or persons were involved?

James Brown Janie Williamson Geneva Mary Lou Scott Alex Lee Scott

Where did it happen?

South Of Florida City, Along Tallahassee Road, Three Miles South Of Florida City Canal

Story Details

Key Persons

James Brown Janie Williamson Geneva Mary Lou Scott Alex Lee Scott

Location

South Of Florida City, Along Tallahassee Road, Three Miles South Of Florida City Canal

Event Date

Saturday

Story Details

Five persons, three of them children, drowned when their car driven by James Brown ran into a canal. The victims were Janie Williamson, her daughter Geneva (11), niece Mary Lou Scott (12), nephew Alex Lee Scott (10), and driver Brown, who were migratory farm workers from Andrews, S.C.

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