Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Cayuga Republican (Auburn, NY), Wed., Nov. 2, 1825

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DIED.

At Weedsport, on the morning of the 29th ult. Mr. David Remington, and Mr. Henry Whitman. They were killed by the accidental discharge of a 24-pounder while they were acting as gunners at the canal celebration, at that place. Remington was literally blown to atoms. Whitman survived about 4 hours. They were in the prime of life and have both left young families to deplore their untimely exit.

"In the midst of life we are in death."

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Original
Wed., Nov. 2, 1825
Local identifier
GLN.31110
Language of Item
English
Donor
Richard Palmer
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Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
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Cayuga Republican (Auburn, NY), Wed., Nov. 2, 1825