When was it published?

June 30, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News June 30, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Tree Accident, Hugh Moors, Shirley Middlesex, Father Saves Son

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In the District of Shirley, Middlesex County, Mr. Hugh Moors was killed instantly on the 29th ult. while saving his five-year-old son from a falling tree limb; the child was slightly injured but expected to recover.

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We hear from the District of Shirley, in the County of Middlesex, That on the 29th ult. the following Accident happened there, viz. As Mr. Hugh Moors of that Place was cutting down a Tree but a little Way from his House, just as the Tree was falling he looked up and saw a Son of his about five Years old, coming to him, in the Place where the Tree was going to fall; on which he ran and catch'd him in his Arms; but in turning about to save his Child's Life (which he did) he lost his own, by one of the Limbs raking his Head, which kill'd him instantly; the Child was hurt but a little, and is like to do well. Mr. Moors is much lamented by all that knew him; for he was a kind Husband, a tender Parent, and a good Neighbour.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Tree Accident Hugh Moors Shirley Middlesex Father Saves Son

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Hugh Moors

Where did it happen?

District Of Shirley, In The County Of Middlesex

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

District Of Shirley, In The County Of Middlesex

Event Date

On The 29th Ult.

Key Persons

Mr. Hugh Moors

Outcome

mr. moors killed instantly by a limb raking his head; his five-year-old son hurt but a little and is like to do well

Event Details

As Mr. Hugh Moors was cutting down a Tree but a little Way from his House, just as the Tree was falling he looked up and saw a Son of his about five Years old, coming to him, in the Place where the Tree was going to fall; on which he ran and catch'd him in his Arms; but in turning about to save his Child's Life (which he did) he lost his own, by one of the Limbs raking his Head