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Potter County Pennsylvania
Obituaries and Death Notices
James F. Gilbert
From the National Labor Tribune, dated February 9, 1899:
Contributed by Denise Hansen
James F. Gilbert, foreman of a logging camp at Harmony, Potter county, Pa., was killed by a log jumping out of the slide.
Thomas Glover
Contributed by Denise Hansen
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, dated September 9, 1893:
Lively Shooting Match
One Man Killed and Two Others Injured in Potter County
Emporium, Pa., Sept. 21 - A fatal shooting affray occurred at Hulls, Potter County. Constable Williams, of Hulls, attempted to arrest Thomas Kennedy for selling liquor without a license. Kennedy tried to escape and was assisted by Thomas Glover. The Constable commenced to shoot and Kennedy returned the fire.
Glover was so badly wounded he died in a few hours. Williams was seriously and Kennedy slightly wounded. Kennedy is at large.
Philander Maynard
From the Patriot, dated September 13, 1878:
Contributed by Denise Hansen
Fatally Kicked by a Horse
Renovo, Pa., September 12 - Philander Maynard, a resident of Kettle creek, Potter county, was kicked in the head by his horse this evening and killed.
Geo. M. McClelland
In Lymansville, Oct. 9, of diptheria, Geo. M., infant son of Wm. H. McClelland, of Bradford, Pa., aged about 7 months. (The Potter journal. (Coudersport, Pa.) November 05, 1862) - Transcribed by Donald Buncie
William M. Metzger
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, dated September 9, 1899:
Contributed by Denise Hansen
Fired Bullet Into His Head
Former District Attorney of Potter County Killed Himself
Special to The Inquirer
Coudersport, Sept. 8 - William M. Metzger, an ex-district attorney of Potter county, committed suicide today by shooting himself in the forehead with a small caliber rifle. He abandoned his practice of law some years ago and had been engaged in business here at which he was successful.
The death of his wife some two years ago and his own ill-health preyed on his mind until he had become despondent.
John C. Miller
Contributed by Denise Hansen
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, dated February 3, 1900:
John C. Miller, aged 84 years, of Cherry Springs Hill, Potter county, died as the result of blood poisoning, caused by having one of his toes slightly scratched by a nail in the heel of his boot.
Ashbel Monroe
In Bingham township, Potter Co., Pa., on Friday, Jan. 26th ult., Ashbel Monroe, Esq., one of the oldest most worthy citizens, and a leading farmer in that part of the county, aged about 60 years.
(The Potter journal. (Coudersport, Pa.) February 02, 1860) - Transcribed by Donald Buncie
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