Historical/Genealogical Societies of Gladwin County
Obituary/Death Notice
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KILLED IN CAMP
A man named Hamilton was instantly killed by a log
on Wednesday morning at J. J. Watts camp 11 miles
above Edenville on the Tittabawassee river. Hamilton
had only arrived in camp the night before from his
home in Canada. Going out early in the morning, he was
set to work loading logs on sleighs, was caught by a
rolling log which struck his back, breaking it and
killing him instantly. The remains were brought to
Sanford, from there they were sent to Canada; Mr.
Watts previously wiring the sad news to his friends.
Deceased was about 25 years old.
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| Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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Dec. 1880
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Returned to Canada
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unk
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| Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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12/31/1880
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:5 C:4
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| Transcription Information
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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Posted by Bob Frei - March 2005
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