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Domestic News
March 8, 1791
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Frederick-Town, George Scott's dwelling house caught fire accidentally on the night of the 19th ult., rapidly consuming the building due to high winds and killing his two sons aged 14 and 12.
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We learn from Frederick-Town, that on the Night of the 19th Ult. the Dwelling-House of George Scott, Esq; in that Place, accidentally took Fire: --The Violence of the Wind increased the Flames with such Rapidity, that, in less than an Hour, the whole Building was consumed--involving in the dreadful Conflagration two promising Sons of the unhappy Mr. Scott, the one a Lad of 14, and the other of 12 Years old.--Surely the Sigh of tender Commiseration will heave the Bosom of every Person, particularly a Parent, when reflecting on the agonizing Sensations of this fond bereaved Father! --Imagination can scarcely form an Idea of a Catastrophe more deplorable, in the Catalogue of human Calamities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Death Or Funeral
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Frederick Town Fire
George Scott House
Accidental Fire
Children Perished
Wind Fueled Flames
What entities or persons were involved?
George Scott, Esq.
Two Sons Of George Scott
Where did it happen?
Frederick Town
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Frederick Town
Event Date
Night Of The 19th Ult.
Key Persons
George Scott, Esq.
Two Sons Of George Scott
Outcome
two sons aged 14 and 12 years old died; whole building consumed
Event Details
Dwelling-House of George Scott, Esq; accidentally took Fire; Violence of the Wind increased the Flames with such Rapidity, that, in less than an Hour, the whole Building was consumed--involving in the dreadful Conflagration two promising Sons