Saturday, September 7, 2019

Jesse D. WOODWARD dies near Jamestown (1880)

This obituary is courtesy of Karen Zach.

Source: The Greencastle Star – issue of Saturday, July 31, 1880 - page 1:

Jesse D. Woodward, an old and prominent citizen of Hendricks County while crossing the track near Jamestown, Saturday was caught by the IB&W express and fatally injured. The accident was due to his horse, which became unmanageable upon the approach of the engine and backed upon the track. Woodward was taken to Indianapolis dying shortly after his arrival. His remains were shipped to Mooresville for interment.

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