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July 9, 1772
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Richmond, 11-year-old George Donald, an only child, drowned while bathing in the river on May 14. Despite quick recovery and revival attempts, he could not be saved. Reverend Mr. Ogilvie delivered a fitting funeral sermon on June 20 from 1 Samuel iii. 18.
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RICHMOND, June 22. On the 14th ult. the following melancholy accident happened at this place. George Donald, a promising youth in his eleventh year, and an only child, bathing in the river with some other boys, was unfortunately drowned; and though taken up in a short time afterwards, and every possible method used to restore him, could not be brought to life. The Reverend Mr. Ogilvie preached his funeral sermon on the 20th, to a numerous audience, from these words (1 Samuel, iii. 18.) It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth to him good; a discourse very well adapted to the melancholy occasion, and much approved of by the hearers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Drowning Accident
Child Death
Funeral Sermon
Divine Providence
What entities or persons were involved?
George Donald
Reverend Mr. Ogilvie
Where did it happen?
Richmond, In The River
Story Details
Key Persons
George Donald
Reverend Mr. Ogilvie
Location
Richmond, In The River
Event Date
14th Ult.; 20th
Story Details
George Donald, an 11-year-old only child, drowned while bathing in the river with other boys. Revival efforts failed. Reverend Ogilvie preached a funeral sermon on accepting God's will.