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Domestic News
March 3, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Mr. Dan. Towner of New-Fairfield was found dead in a wood near his home, suspended by his arm after an accident while felling a tree on Thursday se'nnight, suffering greatly in intense weather.
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LITCHFIELD. Feb. 16.
Thursday se'nnight, Mr. Dan. Towner, of New-Fairfield, was found dead, in a wood adjacent to his place of residence, suspended by the arm, about six feet from the ground. He was felling a tree, and had taken a position to press against it favorable to his purpose; but having extended one arm over a limb, while the other was employed in cutting off a branch above it, which prevented the tree from falling, he was unfortunately compressed, and could not possibly extricate himself. From the intenseness of the weather, and the manner of his death, he must have suffered excessive anguish.
Thursday se'nnight, Mr. Dan. Towner, of New-Fairfield, was found dead, in a wood adjacent to his place of residence, suspended by the arm, about six feet from the ground. He was felling a tree, and had taken a position to press against it favorable to his purpose; but having extended one arm over a limb, while the other was employed in cutting off a branch above it, which prevented the tree from falling, he was unfortunately compressed, and could not possibly extricate himself. From the intenseness of the weather, and the manner of his death, he must have suffered excessive anguish.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Tree Felling Accident
Dan Towner Death
New Fairfield
Suspended Arm
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Dan. Towner
Where did it happen?
New Fairfield
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Fairfield
Event Date
Thursday Se'nnight
Key Persons
Mr. Dan. Towner
Outcome
found dead, suspended by the arm about six feet from the ground, suffered excessive anguish from intense weather.
Event Details
While felling a tree in a wood adjacent to his residence, Mr. Dan. Towner extended one arm over a limb and used the other to cut a branch above it preventing the tree from falling, becoming compressed and unable to extricate himself.