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Domestic News
September 12, 1846
The Port Gibson Correspondent
Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Mr. Bartley A. Cox was killed on the 19th ult. in Holly Springs by the accidental discharge of a gun while hunting on horseback, which blew off the top of his head.
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Fatal Accident.
We learn from the Holly Springs Guard, that Mr. Bartley A. Cox, was killed on the 19th ult. by the accidental discharge of a gun in his own hands. It seems that he was on a hunting excursion at the time of the accident, and mounted on a horse. Mr. C. shot off one barrel of his gun, which so frightened his horse as to cause him to loose his hold on his gun with one hand and the cock striking the saddle caused the discharge of the other barrel, the contents of which blew off the top of his head, producing immediate death.
We learn from the Holly Springs Guard, that Mr. Bartley A. Cox, was killed on the 19th ult. by the accidental discharge of a gun in his own hands. It seems that he was on a hunting excursion at the time of the accident, and mounted on a horse. Mr. C. shot off one barrel of his gun, which so frightened his horse as to cause him to loose his hold on his gun with one hand and the cock striking the saddle caused the discharge of the other barrel, the contents of which blew off the top of his head, producing immediate death.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Accident
Gun Discharge
Hunting Mishap
Bartley Cox
Holly Springs
What entities or persons were involved?
Bartley A. Cox
Where did it happen?
Holly Springs
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Holly Springs
Event Date
19th Ult.
Key Persons
Bartley A. Cox
Outcome
immediate death from head injury caused by gunshot.
Event Details
Mr. Bartley A. Cox was hunting on horseback when he fired one barrel of his gun, frightening his horse. He lost hold of the gun with one hand, causing the cock to strike the saddle and discharge the second barrel, blowing off the top of his head.