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Foreign News
February 9, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Wateringbury, Kent, Master Charles Stiles accidentally shot housekeeper Mrs. Bridger in the arm with a loaded gun he did not know was charged. She is under a surgeon's care.
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London, Nov. 18. Last Week a very uncommon Accident happened at Sir Thomas Stiles's, Bart. at Wateringbury, in Kent; Master Charles Stiles taking a Gun out of the Kitchen, not knowing that it was charg'd, presented it at the Gardener 4 Times, but it did not go off; he afterwards put the Gun on his Shoulder, and went into a Room where Mrs. Bridger, the House-keeper, was drinking Tea, and standing with his Back towards her, the Gun, by some Accident, went off, and shot her in the fleshy Part of the Arm: Sir Thomas immediately sent for a Surgeon, under whose Care she is at present.
What sub-type of article is it?
Gun Accident
What keywords are associated?
Gun Accident
Accidental Shooting
Kent Mishap
Stiles Family
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Thomas Stiles
Master Charles Stiles
Mrs. Bridger
Where did it happen?
Wateringbury, Kent
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Wateringbury, Kent
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
Sir Thomas Stiles
Master Charles Stiles
Mrs. Bridger
Outcome
mrs. bridger shot in the fleshy part of the arm, under surgeon's care
Event Details
Master Charles Stiles took a gun from the kitchen, unaware it was loaded, pointed it at the gardener four times without it firing, then slung it over his shoulder and entered a room where Mrs. Bridger was drinking tea. The gun accidentally discharged, shooting her in the arm. Sir Thomas Stiles sent for a surgeon.