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| Sumter Watchman and Southron Sumter, South Carolina 15 May 1901 pg. 3 |
Upon arrival at Mr. Elias Allen's home, they discovered that he had passed away in his barn. The coroner report stated that it was due to natural causes due to heart problems that had been treated in the past by his Doctor.
Elias was buried in Hephzibah Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Manville, Lee, South Carolina. The same cemetery where friend Alpheus J. Baker was buried after his death in 1917.
They set out that day to visit a friend. Unusual and sad circumstances met them instead.
This post was written for the prompt Unusual, week 39 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2015 Edition by Amy Johnson Crow.
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What a sad ending to his life. I do have to appreciate the fact that the details were recorded in the newspaper though so that you know something about him.
ReplyDeleteVery sad! Glad that my ancestors went to visit. Who knows how long he would have lain there. Not sure what family he belongs to but hopefully, this newspaper and post will help him be found. Thanks for taking the time to read my post and leave a comment!
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