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October 16, 1816
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Thomas Lear, accountant of the War Department, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in Georgetown, D.C., on the morning of October 11, 1824, as reported on October 12.
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N. Y. Register, Oct. 12.
Georgetown, D. C. Oct. 12.
Unhappy Catastrophe.—Yesterday morning, between the hours of 9 & 10 o'clock, Thomas Lear, Esq. accountant of the War Department, put a period to his existence, by shooting himself through the head. We have not as yet learnt the causes which led to the perpetration of this unhappy deed. Mr. Lear was naturally cheerful and pleasant; on the fatal morning, Mr. L. breakfasted with his family in his usual good humor, and was proceeding, as they thought, to his office, when the report of a pistol was heard from the back part of the yard—Mr. Lear, son of the deceased, immediately proceeded to the spot from whence the sound appeared to issue, and found his father weltering in his blood.
Georgetown, D. C. Oct. 12.
Unhappy Catastrophe.—Yesterday morning, between the hours of 9 & 10 o'clock, Thomas Lear, Esq. accountant of the War Department, put a period to his existence, by shooting himself through the head. We have not as yet learnt the causes which led to the perpetration of this unhappy deed. Mr. Lear was naturally cheerful and pleasant; on the fatal morning, Mr. L. breakfasted with his family in his usual good humor, and was proceeding, as they thought, to his office, when the report of a pistol was heard from the back part of the yard—Mr. Lear, son of the deceased, immediately proceeded to the spot from whence the sound appeared to issue, and found his father weltering in his blood.
What sub-type of article is it?
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Thomas Lear
Georgetown Dc
War Department
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Lear, Esq.
Mr. Lear, Son Of The Deceased
Where did it happen?
Georgetown, D. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Georgetown, D. C.
Event Date
Yesterday Morning, Between The Hours Of 9 & 10 O'clock
Key Persons
Thomas Lear, Esq.
Mr. Lear, Son Of The Deceased
Outcome
thomas lear shot himself through the head and was found weltering in his blood.
Event Details
Thomas Lear, Esq., accountant of the War Department, shot himself in the back part of the yard after breakfasting with his family in good humor. His son found him after hearing the pistol shot.