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November 21, 1826
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On Friday, November 10, Jere Jeffries, 22, of Kennebunk-port, was accidentally shot in the head and killed instantly by Samuel Jeffries' gun while hunting ducks at Goose Rocks. William Jeffries was also present.
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KENNEBUNK, NOV. 18.
Unfortunate Accident.--The following, so far as we have been able to collect them, are the particulars of the unfortunate occurrence which took place at Kennebunk-port a few days since :-
On Friday, the 10th inst. three young men by the names of Jere Jeffries and William Jeffries, of Kennebunk port, went out with their guns to a place called the Goose Rocks. for the purpose of shooting ducks and such other sea fowl as might fall in their way. Having discovered a flock of ducks in the sea, not far from the rocks, they agreed to fire together, on a signal to be given by Jere Jeffries, he being a few feet in advance of the other two, and having gained a position which was considered favorable, gave the signal to fire, and unfortunately at the same moment slipped, which brought his head in a position to receive the contents of Samuel Jeffries' gun. who at the moment discharged his piece and the charge passed through Jere's head, the muzzle of Samuel's gun at the time being not more than two feet from Jere's head. which killed him instantly. Mr. Jere Jeffries. we understand, was about twenty-two years of age. The foregoing occurrence, should serve to point out the necessity of sportsmen's using the most studied caution in the use of fire arms at all times, whether alone or in company with others.
Unfortunate Accident.--The following, so far as we have been able to collect them, are the particulars of the unfortunate occurrence which took place at Kennebunk-port a few days since :-
On Friday, the 10th inst. three young men by the names of Jere Jeffries and William Jeffries, of Kennebunk port, went out with their guns to a place called the Goose Rocks. for the purpose of shooting ducks and such other sea fowl as might fall in their way. Having discovered a flock of ducks in the sea, not far from the rocks, they agreed to fire together, on a signal to be given by Jere Jeffries, he being a few feet in advance of the other two, and having gained a position which was considered favorable, gave the signal to fire, and unfortunately at the same moment slipped, which brought his head in a position to receive the contents of Samuel Jeffries' gun. who at the moment discharged his piece and the charge passed through Jere's head, the muzzle of Samuel's gun at the time being not more than two feet from Jere's head. which killed him instantly. Mr. Jere Jeffries. we understand, was about twenty-two years of age. The foregoing occurrence, should serve to point out the necessity of sportsmen's using the most studied caution in the use of fire arms at all times, whether alone or in company with others.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Hunting Accident
Gunshot Death
Kennebunk Port
Goose Rocks
Jeffries Brothers
What entities or persons were involved?
Jere Jeffries
William Jeffries
Samuel Jeffries
Where did it happen?
Kennebunk Port
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kennebunk Port
Event Date
Friday, The 10th Inst.
Key Persons
Jere Jeffries
William Jeffries
Samuel Jeffries
Outcome
jere jeffries killed instantly by gunshot to the head
Event Details
Three young men, Jere Jeffries, William Jeffries, and Samuel Jeffries, went to Goose Rocks to shoot ducks. Jere, in advance, signaled to fire but slipped, positioning his head in front of Samuel's gun, which discharged at close range.