When was it published?

February 7, 1826 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News February 7, 1826

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Shooting, Deaf Man, Franklin Killed, Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, Intruder Mistaken

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Franklinville, Cattaraugus Co., a deaf and dumb man named Franklin from Canada was shot and killed by Mr. Petit, who mistook him for an intruder at his door on a previous Sunday night. Petit surrendered to authorities; Franklin's death is regretted by friends.

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The Allegany Republican of the 18th inst. states, that a deaf and dumb man by the name of Franklin, of Canada, went on a previous Sunday night, to the house of a Mr. Petit, Franklinville, in Cattaraugus Co. as is supposed to gain admittance, Mr. P. hearing the noise at the door enquired who was there, several times—Fearing persons were there that intended him no good as he received no answer, he got out of bed, took down his rifle and fired at the door, the ball passed through the body of Franklin who dropped dead at the door. Petit immediately delivered himself up to justice. Franklin was an industrious, ingenious and respectable man, his loss is much regretted by his many respectable friends and relatives.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Shooting Deaf Man Franklin Killed Franklinville Cattaraugus County Intruder Mistaken

What entities or persons were involved?

Franklin Mr. Petit

Where did it happen?

Franklinville, In Cattaraugus Co.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Franklinville, In Cattaraugus Co.

Event Date

Previous Sunday Night

Key Persons

Franklin Mr. Petit

Outcome

franklin dropped dead at the door; petit delivered himself up to justice.

Event Details

A deaf and dumb man by the name of Franklin, of Canada, went on a previous Sunday night to the house of a Mr. Petit, Franklinville, in Cattaraugus Co. as is supposed to gain admittance. Mr. P. hearing the noise at the door enquired who was there several times. Fearing persons were there that intended him no good as he received no answer, he got out of bed, took down his rifle and fired at the door, the ball passed through the body of Franklin who dropped dead at the door.