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November 14, 1853
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Coventry, the wife of Mr. Henry Colvin seemingly died from side pain but her body remained undecayed and life-like for three weeks, drawing visitors and postponing the funeral, as reported in the Providence Post on October 24.
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The Providence Post of October 24, says:-
"About three weeks ago, the wife of Mr. Henry Colvin, of Coventry, rose in the morning, complaining of a pain in her side. She soon after fell asleep, or died, as was supposed. When her friends came to attend the funeral, they were struck with a remarkably life-like appearance of the corpse, and the funeral was deferred. Since then she has laid in the same condition, and many have visited Mr. Colvin's house, none of whom can discover any signs of decay. There had been no alteration on Friday, 21st, a period of about three weeks."
"About three weeks ago, the wife of Mr. Henry Colvin, of Coventry, rose in the morning, complaining of a pain in her side. She soon after fell asleep, or died, as was supposed. When her friends came to attend the funeral, they were struck with a remarkably life-like appearance of the corpse, and the funeral was deferred. Since then she has laid in the same condition, and many have visited Mr. Colvin's house, none of whom can discover any signs of decay. There had been no alteration on Friday, 21st, a period of about three weeks."
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Apparent Death
No Decay
Life Like Corpse
Deferred Funeral
Coventry Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Colvin
Wife Of Mr. Henry Colvin
Where did it happen?
Coventry
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Colvin
Wife Of Mr. Henry Colvin
Location
Coventry
Event Date
About Three Weeks Before October 24, No Alteration On Friday, 21st
Story Details
The wife of Mr. Henry Colvin in Coventry complained of a pain in her side, fell asleep or appeared to die, but her corpse showed a life-like appearance, leading to deferred funeral; after three weeks, no signs of decay observed by many visitors.